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'Trash Vigeland' meets the challenge

Trash Vigeland ... Mess Vigeland ... Bag Lady. The name calling began last weekend when Tess started two weeks of carrying around her trash 24-7 to get an idea of how much she sends to the landfill. Here's her update -- and her challenge to you.

Tess' trash bag, day 5 (David Banks)

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