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[–] [email protected] 55 points 6 months ago (3 children)

So are we disappointed it's not the perfect solution, so we don't bother?

Sounds like we're on the right track and someone can find a way to make money with this, or decide to dedicate their resources to it for society's benefit.

[–] [email protected] 15 points 6 months ago (2 children)

We don't bother because those few kinds of plastics aren't the ones that are causing most of the polution

If something costs millions and only works in a limited space, at specific conditions, and recycles 0.2% of all plastics, why would anyone want to invest in it?

[–] [email protected] 25 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Because 0.2% of all plastics is still a lot of plastic.

[–] [email protected] 9 points 6 months ago (1 children)

We already have the perfect solution. Stop producing plastic. But we sure as hell are not bothering with that either.

[–] [email protected] 7 points 6 months ago

Its no exaggeration to say plastic is essential to modern society

[–] [email protected] 1 points 6 months ago

I'm not sure why you are projecting disappointment on others. Best of luck mate