Recycling plastic has only limited possibilities. We’re not going to get away from oil that easily.

“Only 0.9 million tons of plastics, or 4.7%, were recycled in the U.S. in 1994. Products made from recovered plastic bottles include drainage pipes, toys, carpet, filler for pillows and sleeping bags, and cassette casings. The useful life of plastic is extremely limited, after which it must be landfilled

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