C. DETAILS
1. Every year, people around the world produce 50 million tons
of electronic waste.
2. About 10 million tons of e-waste are produced every year in
China.
3. In the U.S, people throw out over 150 million used cell
phones every year.
4. For every million cell phones that are recycled, 35,274
pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, and 75 pounds of gold
can be recovered.
5. The average American throws out 82 pounds of clothing
every year.
6. It is estimated that 35 percent of all plastic in the ocean
comes from washing clothes made of polyester.

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C. DETAILS

1. Every year, people around the world produce 50 million tons of electronic waste.

2. About 10 million tons of e-waste are produced every year in China.

3. In the U.S, people throw out over 150 million used cell phones every year.

4. For every million cell phones that are recycled, 35,274 pounds of copper, 772 pounds of silver, and 75 pounds of gold can be recovered.

5. The average American throws out 82 pounds of clothing every year.

6. It is estimated that 35 percent of all plastic in the ocean comes from washing clothes made of polyester.