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Unfortunately it's true that a lot of plastic is just burnt. In Sweden we consider ourselves as very advanced in recycling but there was just a story in the ne
by INTPenis 3y ago
Unfortunately it's true that a lot of plastic is just burnt.
In Sweden we consider ourselves as very advanced in recycling but there was just a story in the news today where they said that old snow toys were just NOW, sometimes, being recycled. Even though it costs more to recycle them than to burn them, some companies are making the effort to recycle them just to be more environmental.
But I've been recycling plastics in my home for a decade. So wtf...
- yunohn 3y agoSame story in the Netherlands. They mix and burn most waste, despite segregation. Last year, they introduced a plastic packaging surcharge - which turned out to be a fee directly given to companies, not a tax nor earmarked for green activities. This resulted in widespread outrage since companies started wrapping every single item in plastic just to charge consumers that fee. There was no mandate to provide plastic-free alternatives either. Absolutely bonkers!
- kristianp 3y agoIt's true that a lot of your waste is burnt in Sweden, but in most of the rest of the world trash goes to landfill.