In the United States about two-thirds of a ton of waste is generated for each person (including children).Compared to the United States,Japan and Europe generate about half that amount.One of the factors that probably does not contribute to this difference is

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The difference in waste generation between the United States and Japan/Europe is not primarily due to differences in the standard of living. Japan and many European countries have comparable or even higher standards of living than the United States but still manage to generate less waste per capita. Factors like waste management practices, cultural attitudes towards consumption and waste, and recycling rates are more significant contributors to the observed differences.

In the United States About Two-Thirds of a Ton of Waste