> Probably most of it is burned already (it definitely is in Asian countries) Germany seems to have invented the term "thermal recycling", i.e. burning plastic

> Probably most of it is burned already (it definitely is in Asian countries) Germany seems to have invented the term "thermal recycling", i.e. burning plastics. IIRC, it is actually considered a renewable energy source by the law. It's not the worst idea per se, if done right, and waste separation is actually significant here because it simplifies calorific value control.