RvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works to Green - An environmentalist community @lemmy.ml · 1 day agoExperts say a proposed revamp to the recycling symbol is still deceptive — and probably illegalgrist.orgexternal-linkmessage-square4fedilinkarrow-up142arrow-down10file-text
arrow-up142arrow-down1external-linkExperts say a proposed revamp to the recycling symbol is still deceptive — and probably illegalgrist.orgRvTV95XBeo@sh.itjust.works to Green - An environmentalist community @lemmy.ml · 1 day agomessage-square4fedilinkfile-text
Your friendly reminder that so many plastics aren’t recyclable - so glad California is finally pushing back on greenwashing
minus-squareWhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up10·9 hours agoRecycling is only a scam for plastic. Paper and glass are fully recyclable but are energy intensive. Aluminum and most metals are cheaper and less energy intensive to recycle than to mine and refine from scratch.
minus-squarefishpen0@lemmy.worldlinkfedilinkarrow-up7·9 hours agoThis. A soda or beer can is made of 98% recycled aluminum and that aluminum has been recycled hundreds of times. Don’t let plastics stop you from caring entirely about recycling other materials
Recycling is only a scam for plastic. Paper and glass are fully recyclable but are energy intensive.
Aluminum and most metals are cheaper and less energy intensive to recycle than to mine and refine from scratch.
This. A soda or beer can is made of 98% recycled aluminum and that aluminum has been recycled hundreds of times.
Don’t let plastics stop you from caring entirely about recycling other materials