Quote Originally Posted by Irving View Post
Creating a way to better recycle plastic would probably create jobs and keep the oil industry relevant. Seems like a lot of parties would have an interest in such an endeavor.
It's all about cost effectiveness. China reportedly already takes in 45% of the world's recyclable plastics for recycle and reuse. https://www.usatoday.com/story/tech/...me/1133838002/

Do you suppose it's cost effective to collect and ship plastic waste from Colorado to China?

I'm not being sarcastic, I'm really asking.

FWIW, Plastic straws are estimated to make up (per item) less than 4% of ocean waste, and by volume, less than .25%

I'm also confused how a Colorado plastic straw (of any measurable amount) destined for a landfill, makes its way into lakes, rivers, streams, and oceans?