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Polyethylene (plastic) can easily be recycled over and over again due to it's highly stable molecular structure. If polyethylene (as well as many other plastics) were recycled properly they would be excellent for the environment.
The issue really lies with the consumer and what they elect to do with the polyethylene products. Unfortunately paper is not nearly as bio-friendly as everyone would like to think. It's rate of use versus polyethylene is exponentially higher (i.e. 10x or more paper on an equal use basis). It's degradibility is very slow in landfills and it life-cycle is limited due to breakage of fibres. Further the production of paper involves many toxic chemicals.
There really is no silver bullet except for consumer responsibility. If this could be achieved then the hands down best environmentally friendly product is plastic.
Hard to believe, huh.
What else can I help you with?
Can Webkinz be recycled?
Webkinz cannot be recycled because cotton is not meant to be recycled.
How are tress recycled?
It will be recycled soon by cutting them and being recycled into millions of paper
Can videotapes be recycled?
YES,THEY CAN BE RECYCLED
What is recycled art?
Recycled art, is art that has been made purely out of recycled materials.
How is gold recycled?
you can recycled because it can be melted
Can acrylic be recycled?
Yes, acrylic can be recycled.
What are these things recycled into?
what are what things recycled too
Can charcoal filters be recycled?
No they cannot be recycled.
Can slate be recycled?
Yes. Slate can be recycled.
Why can't a light bulb be recycled?
They can be, and are recycled.
What happens to it when it is recycled?
=What happens to cardboard when it is not recycled=
What does this mean organic molecules are continuously being recycled?
they get thrown in the recycled bin and has been recycled?
