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                      After the Big Day, do you wonder what happens to all the...

                      After the Big Day, do you wonder what happens to all the waste wrapping paper, packaging and food?

                      By: The OpenLearn team (The Open University, Programme and web teams)

                      • Duration: 5 mins
                      • Published on: Thursday 16th December 2010
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                      Waste can also attract fruit flies
                      Luke Den
                      16 Apr 201212:05

                      There are many reasons why you should not waste food, but remember that not cleaning up after yourself can also introduce a potential health risk as well because insects such as fruit flies and other flies feed and breed on old food. Trust me, I know!

                      Cheers

                      Luke
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