Saturday, August 04, 2018

Why is so little plastic actually recycled? | ScienceNordic

Why is so little plastic actually recycled? | ScienceNordic
"A group of Danish and Swedish researchers have now tackled this exact question. 
Their answer? 
Money.
Recycling is not just about consumers separating used plastics, paper, metal and glass into the right bin. It’s all about markets for our used goods.
A group of researchers decided to figure out why most plastic that is recycled in the Nordic countries eventually finds its way into the trash.  
The bottom line answer is simple: It’s just not profitable enough to use recycled products..."
Read on.

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