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380 million tons of plastic are made every year. None of it is truly recyclable. (grist.org)

submitted 2 years ago by Five@beehaw.org to c/environment@beehaw.org

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[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 2 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Isn't that what metal is for?

[–] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Metal is heavy. Transporting it requires more energy and therefore generates more CO2 pollution.

[–] sabreW4K3@lemmy.tf 1 points 2 years ago

Aluminium?