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I agree. Plastic basically cannot be recycled. Most so-called "recycled" plastic is actually mixed with virgin (new) plastic from oil

• ClumsyPilot 5y ago
  I often think about 'How did this work before cheap plastic was avaliable" and often I don;t know the answer. Like supermarkets with pre-packaged food are literally impossible without plastic
  • lesuorac 5y ago
    A History of Packaging: https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-133 https://ohioline.osu.edu/factsheet/cdfs-133
    • geoduck14 5y ago
      Summary: Leaves -> paper -> glued paper -> cardboard -> corrugated cardboard Also: wax paper, glass, metal Overall, the article is pretty interesting