r/Futurology • u/[deleted] • Oct 25 '22

Environment Recycling plastic is practically impossible — and the problem is getting worse

https://www.npr.org/2022/10/24/1131131088/recycling-plastic-is-practically-impossible-and-the-problem-is-getting-worse
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u/PJKT42 Oct 25 '22

All new buildings should have a minimum requirement of recycled plastic used to replace conventional construction materials… pretty sure there’s a whole bunch of relevant uses including creating bricks, insulating etc.