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Why so much litter?
The story mentions 'enormous piles of raw chicken, discarded food containers, and empty beverage cans'. With two million attendees, even a small amount of litter per person quickly adds up. The nature of a street festival, with food and drink consumed on the go, also contributes to the volume and type of waste generated.
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