Journal Article

What a waste: the generation and disposal of trash imposes costs on society and the environment: should we be doing more?


Abstract: In 1987, the Mobro 4000 garbage barge from Long Island focused public attention on trash. Have we disposed of the problem?

Keywords: Environmental policy; Environmental protection;

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Provider: Federal Reserve Bank of Boston

Part of Series: Regional Review

Publication Date: 2002

Volume: 12

Issue: Q 1

Pages: 22-30