Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (141)___________ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (142)___________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is at an all-time high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (143)___________ ...

Public awareness of the value of recycling materials such (141)___________ plastic, paper, and glass is increasing daily in all corners of the globe. In some countries these efforts are being (142)___________ by the local governments and in others, by individuals. Participation in these programs is at an all-time high. In the small town of Truro in eastern Massachusetts, for example, space in the local landfill has run out; therefore, residents have had to think of new ways to (143)___________ of their trash. With no room for items such as newspaper, bottles, and old lumber at the land fill, local residents have come up with many (144)___________ programs to recycle and/ or reuse what was once thought of as only trash. For instance, yard waste such as leaves and grass which used to be thrown in the landfill is now broken down and made into compost used by local people as fertilizer in their gardens. In addition, (145)___________ plastics, newspapers, bottles and cans are sold to a recycling company, thereby bringing in revenue for the town.