They are nowhere near zero net, and the actual recycling isn't the issue. To see the problem, go to your recycle bin, and grab all the plastic. Now, sort them

They are nowhere near zero net, and the actual recycling isn't the issue. To see the problem, go to your recycle bin, and grab all the plastic. Now, sort them by recycling code, then remove all the stuck on food for things with low-ish numbers. (High numbered stuff isn’t actually recycled anywhere.) Now, remove all the labels, lid tamper rings, etc. Now do that for 1 ton of plastic waste. Edit: actually, 1 ton is a lot more than I realized. 55lbs of ABS plastic costs $363. Start with that much, then figure out how to sort the plastic at a profit. https://www.mcmaster.com/product/4387N11 https://www.mcmaster.com/product/4387N11