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Tech: Where Does Our Garbage Go?
Researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have figured out how to track trash. They are doing this to get a better sense of people's disposal habits, which they hope will improve recycling efforts.
Added: Nov 10, 2009
Views: 10330 Views
Runtime: 02:50
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