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380 million tons of plastic are made every year. None of it is truly recyclable. (grist.org)

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[-] argv_minus_one@beehaw.org 2 points 1 year ago

The real problem is that the first “R”, “Reduce (consumption)” was quickly forgotten in a consumer world.

As long as the rich continue to have nice things, a message of “don't have nice things” will win few hearts and minds. We humans are jealous creatures, and for good reason: it's how we protect ourselves from others taking advantage of us.

this post was submitted on 28 Jul 2023

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