During the first 20 years of recycling (from 1960 to 1980), the average annual increase in recycling was approximately _______ .

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During the first 20 years of recycling (from 1960 to 1980), the average annual increase in recycling was approximately _______	.

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The average annual increase in recycling from 1960 to 1980 was approximately 1 million tons/year. This is based on historical data showing that recycling grew from about 5 million tons in 1960 to about 15 million tons in 1980, a total increase of 10 million tons over 20 years.

During the First 20 Years of Recycling (From 1960 to 1980)