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They’re not recyclable because they biodegrade instead.
by TehCorwiz 7y ago
They’re not recyclable because they biodegrade instead.
- busterarm 7y agoThat's not really desirable if they're significantly worse, environmentally, to produce. Think about it.
- slg 7y agoCarbon pollution is not the only type of pollution that environmentalists care about. I'm not a fan of the paper straws either, but it is entirely possible that a switch from plastic to paper straws increases carbon usage but decreases plastic pollution to the extent that it is an overall net positive for the environment.
- busterarm 7y agoThere are plastics that biodegrade completely in 6 months. Look at Nodax PHA.