The article predicts that solid waste generation in the Norwegian manufacturing industry will increase from 1993 to 2010 by 45-110%. This is because materials are becoming cheaper compared to labor and energy, leading to more waste being produced. Technological advancements are causing a shift towards using more materials in production, which outweighs any direct material-saving benefits. As a result, the amount of waste produced per unit and per person is expected to rise during this period.