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[–] jagged_circle 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Source? Ive never found a factory that does this in practice. They all add virgin material

[–] The_Decryptor@aussie.zone 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

Unfortunately I'm not finding much explicit information on the specific processes, just that it's possible.

Now of course just because it can be recycled indefinitely, doesn't mean it is in practise. Could be contamination, colouring, or just plain cost.

[–] jagged_circle 1 points 1 week ago

I don't think infinitely recyclable doesn't mean it doesn't need virgin material. I don't know what that would be called