Plastics and Unprofitable Recycling

From NordicScience (August 2018) - Why is so little plastic actually recycled?


"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".


Plastic fightback begins as Skye reaches its limit, December 28, 2018, The Times

"She (Ms Houlsby) and her partner, Tom, are setting up a community interest company to transform the plastic into filament for 3D printers. There are also plans to recycle the rubbish into a range of maritime products that can be made and sold on the island."

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Focusing on microplastic in honey or beer masks a much bigger problem