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The weird thing is that paper tends to cost more energy to produce than plastic, so in that sense plastic can be seen as the more environment-friendly choice. B
by gpvos 7y ago
The weird thing is that paper tends to cost more energy to produce than plastic, so in that sense plastic can be seen as the more environment-friendly choice. But yes, there's lots of stuff that doesn't need packaging at all.
- foob4r 7y agoThe problem is plastic lasts for decades or even centuries, ends up in the oceans, becoming food for fish that then choke on it. More energy in production for paper while true, also means that with solar and other renewable getting cheaper, that argument will be a distraction.