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I think the fundamentals of material capitalism taken to its current extent do not leave room for ecology. This article about PET recycling probably won't do m
by elif 2y ago
I think the fundamentals of material capitalism taken to its current extent do not leave room for ecology.
This article about PET recycling probably won't do much to improve the 6-8% recycling rate for plastic waste primarily because there is no economic incentive to do so.
In fact, market economies are actively avoiding PET plastics for health reasons, so this effort is double dubious IMO.
I don't mean to inject cynicism to downplay their achievements, but I think it's as crucial for ecology that we be honest about the limitations of our existing efforts within the market capitalist/individual materialist paradigm.