Name: What really happens to your trash?
Uploaded: 2026-09-20T12:19:47+08:00
Duration: PT46.25S
Description: Your discarded trash isn't burned right away! It sits and ferments for five to seven days to reduce its moisture content. Then it goes into high-temperature incinerators, where harmful substances are broken down. The heat from incineration generates

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Your discarded trash isn't burned right away! It sits and ferments for five to seven days to reduce its moisture content. Then it goes into high-temperature incinerators, where harmful substances are broken down. The heat from incineration generates steam, which is used to produce electricity. Watch to discover the amazing waste-to-energy process!

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