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Illinois university teaches students how to give items a second life

WGLT | By Ben Howell
Published May 22, 2026 at 3:42 AM CDT

Americans throws away nearly 1,800 pounds of trash each year. One Illinois University is teaching students recycling skills that will not go to waste.

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