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In the United States, what material is least likely to be recycled?

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Answer:

Plastic materials.

Step-by-step explanation:

Plastic materials.Becuase the biggest problem in recycling plastics is that they aren't biodegradable, which means it can't be broken down by natural organisms and acts as a source of air and water pollution.

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According to the EPA, plastic was the third biggest contributor to the total amount of municipal solid waste in 2017, right after food and paper/paperboard waste.
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