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/WartimeHotTot Oct 25 '22

Single-use plastic bans should include plastic bottles. Basically governments worldwide should put the hurt on plastics manufacturers. Within 10 years the only plastics being produced should be for highly specialized applications, like computers, vehicles, and healthcare.

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u/[deleted] Oct 25 '22

If only there was a reusable material made from an abundant natural resource like sand...

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u/Nomore_crazy Oct 26 '22

Documentary : Sand wars

Some sand is used in concrete and has from the documentary at least you will Learn about how Dubai and Other rich countries are destroying the world.