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the disadvantage of burning plastic is that it will release toxic gasses which can kill. that's it really i cant think of any advantages.

magiclollyl Says:

Advantages:

~Due to a high BTU content it generates more energy than wood or coal.

~Relatively clean if burnt by an incinerator.

Disadvantages:

~Releases toxic gasses and chemicals.

~Expensive for it to be done cleanly.

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It cause contagious diseases like Heart diseases, aggravate, respiratory aliments such as ashtma, emphysema, and cause several diseases.

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