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Ireland Vending machines help recycle A program launched in February has encouraged people in Ireland to donate more than 600 million cans and bottles to be recycled. Called Re-turn, the program uses “reverse vending machines” where people can get money back for recycling bottles and cans. Re-turn has reduced the amount of trash on Ireland’s streets and raised money for charity. More than 110 million containers are returned each month. Mexico Cutting down on junk food in schools Schools in Mexico have six months to eliminate junk food under a new ban issued by the government. Schools that don’t comply will have to pay fines. The intention is to safeguard the health of Mexico’s children. The country’s new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, said she wants schools to provide more nutritious snacks,…

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