As the other person points out, with power there are alternatives that are basically 1:1 (electricity is fungible for the most part). With plastic, we do not ha

As the other person points out, with power there are alternatives that are basically 1:1 (electricity is fungible for the most part). With plastic, we do not have readily available replacements for every kind out there, and if we burn them in controlled, concentrated points, then (hopefully) we can scrub and filter the air at the point of emissions.