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Modern landfills really aren't all that bad, the real cost being the space they take up, which happens to not be a problem in the US.
by throwaway427 8y ago
Modern landfills really aren't all that bad, the real cost being the space they take up, which happens to not be a problem in the US.
- TeMPOraL 8y agoLast time I checked, modern landfills were methane emitters, which is bad.
- JoeAltmaier 8y agoAbout 60M metric tonnes annual worldwide. Energy production and livestock produce 600M. So landfills are about 10% of the problem
- TeMPOraL 8y agoThanks for the number! Still, my concern isn't just the landfill. When talking about unnecessary packaging, it's also the energy cost of extracting oil and turning it into that plastic packaging. Not all trash is created equal.
- throwaway427 8y agoPhrased that way... what isn't concerning? Maybe enjoy Blue Apron for a year and skip an iPhone upgrade?