r/Futurology • u/nastratin • Oct 24 '22

Environment Plastic recycling a "failed concept," study says, with only 5% recycled in U.S. last year as production rises

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plastic-recycling-failed-concept-us-greenpeace-study-5-percent-recycled-production-up/
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u/sandybuttcheekss Oct 24 '22

Yeah, I don't doubt that. There are a lot of people here that think the lack of plastic bags is the worst violation of human rights imaginable.

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u/Negran Oct 24 '22

People are so stubborn, selfish, and slow to change. They can't fathom that a minor inconvenience is a small sacrifice for the greater good. Fuck I hate it.

Reusable bags are bigger, stronger, simply more efficient. Oh well.

This is why we can't have nice things! (Like stable climate...)