Environmental Impact of Plastic Recycling

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Tip 1 - Plastics recycling: challenges and opportunities

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Josh Axelman | permalink

Plastics are inexpensive, lightweight and durable materials, which can readily be moulded into a variety of products that find use in a wide range of applications. As a consequence, the production of plastics has increased markedly over the last 60 years. ...

For further reading: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2873020/ ^[1]

Tip 2 - 10 Ways Recycling Hurts the Environment - Listverse

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Jackie Patricia | permalink

Everyone loves being green, but did you know that recycling hurts the environment? Here are ten proven harmful side-effects of recycling.

For further reading: http://listverse.com/2013/01/27/10-ways-recycling-hurts-the-environment/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - The Effect of Recycling Plastic Water Bottles on the Environment | LIVESTRONG.COM

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Inpacttbo | permalink

Plastic water bottles are becoming a growing segment of the municipal solid waste stream in the United States. The American Chemistry Council estimates that the average consumer uses 166 plastic water bottles each year and that 2.5 million plastic bottles are thrown away every hour. While plastic water bottles offer convenience, they also create...

For further reading: http://www.livestrong.com/article/181103-the-effect-of-recycling-plastic-water-bottles-on-the-environment/ ^[3]

Tip 4 - The Benefits of Plastics Recycling: Why Recycle Plastics?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Fabricio Chagas | permalink

Plastics recycling conserves natural resources, saves energy, and contributes to the U.S. economy. Recycled plastics is used in manufacturing many different products.

For further reading: http://environment.about.com/od/recycling/a/benefits-of-plastics-recycling.htm ^[4]

Tip 5 - Is Recycling Worth It? PM Investigates its Economic and Environmental Impact

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Luiz Junqueira | permalink

Americans haul 82 million tons of trash to recycling centers each year. But does it pay offfor the environment or the economy? PM has some real answers.
Tags: environment,pollution,waste,recycling,co2,PM_Investigates

For further reading: http://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a3752/4291566/ ^[5]