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Very oddly written article. The author seems to assume that the US and EU are above doing whatever China does with the recycled plastics.
by Myrmornis 9y ago
Very oddly written article. The author seems to assume that the US and EU are above doing whatever China does with the recycled plastics.
- ztjio 9y agoThey are above paying subhuman wages for extreme exposure to dangerous and toxic environments for extended periods of time. Yes.
- basicplus2 9y agoNow maybe, but they weren't during the western industrial revolution and well beyond! Geez read some history!
- timthelion 9y agoThey are above it. In a turn up their noses and leave it to the third world to do the dirty work sort of way. Burning plastic is regulated in the EU, using recycled plastic is basically forbidden due to the risk of contamination with lead and other toxic chemicals. It's like the king who is above cleaning his toilet.