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Lots of materials cost more to recycle than to make from virgin materials, even glass which is relatively easy to clean and process. Recycling creates jobs, wh
by lbriner 8y ago
Lots of materials cost more to recycle than to make from virgin materials, even glass which is relatively easy to clean and process.
Recycling creates jobs, which might be considered a benefit but from purely financial means, the cheapest method is to burn stuff and generate electricity sadly.
- mrpopo 8y agoThis comes up a lot when talking about recycling, but really the issue here is that the environment is never counted as a financial asset. Carbon/pollution taxes cannot come soon enough.
- nakkijono 8y agoBurning is completely viable and the most environmentally friendly option, when it is done in proper facilities and with high heat. Especially for consumer trash that cannot be effectively recycled. Since there will be need for load following power plants anyway, why not use trash to power those instead of raw gas & oil.