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65. Research says they do...

Thu Feb 20, 2020, 04:16 AM

Feb 2020

Both Reuters and Science daily (among others) state that everyday plastics in landfills Have been found to emit both methane and ethylene gases. In fact scientists have known it for quite a few years.

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-global-plastic-climatechange/everyday-plastics-emit-greenhouse-gases-scientists-say-idUSKBN1KN01S

https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2018/08/180801182009.htm

https://www.surfrider.org/coastal-blog/entry/new-study-shows-plastic-as-source-of-greenhouse-gases-potentially-contribut

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America's 'recycled' plastic waste is clogging landfills, survey finds [View all] brooklynite Feb 2020 OP

Not a suprise to me at all n/t hibbing Feb 2020 #1

Definitely not the consumers fault jimfields33 Feb 2020 #7

Because China,South Korea, Wellstone ruled Feb 2020 #27

Are municipalities keeping people updated on what the local facility can process? mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #2

Waste Management DENVERPOPS Feb 2020 #8

We're told that if the plastic has a triangle with a number, it can be recycled csziggy Feb 2020 #20

After years of always putting fresh fruit & veggies into the plastic bags at the store ... mr_lebowski Feb 2020 #21

I need to make bags to carry vegetables csziggy Feb 2020 #22

Whole Foods has been putting out those small light cardboard boxes to put your Maraya1969 Feb 2020 #67

Gee, sounds like we could create jobs if we would Dem2theMax Feb 2020 #3

Now that's an idea. OneCrazyDiamond Feb 2020 #16

It wouldn't be an economically sound business, actually. MineralMan Feb 2020 #37

The real issue of it is Blue_Tires Feb 2020 #59

I think you would struggle to make even a tiny profit Steelrolled Feb 2020 #63

Another lost opportunity for our country because Hillary Clinton didn't become the 45th POTUS ffr Feb 2020 #4

America's liberals just want to feel less guilty IronLionZion Feb 2020 #5

Love your post. llmart Feb 2020 #9

You're correct IronLionZion Feb 2020 #14

I don't have a hippie co-op near me. llmart Feb 2020 #17

Whole Foods has 10 for $10 sale on GOOD soap right now IronLionZion Feb 2020 #31

Thanks for the heads up! llmart Feb 2020 #32

You failed to tell me that you have to be an Amazon Prime member to get that price. llmart Feb 2020 #62

I only started going to Whole Paycheck because Amazon seduced me with their discounts IronLionZion Feb 2020 #64

They sell two different types of reusable produce bags at my local grocery. OnlinePoker Feb 2020 #15

Local Giant Eagles are using the carrot approach DeminPennswoods Feb 2020 #26

I bring my own produce and bulk bin bags MissB Feb 2020 #24

That's a good idea, didn't know that was a thing IronLionZion Feb 2020 #38

Stop buying plastic to the extent possible bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #6

This. And speak with businesses you buy from to get them to look into switching to paperboard JudyM Feb 2020 #10

It's frustrating and that's a good idea for sure bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #12

Michigan and Maine have many blueberry growers. llmart Feb 2020 #18

Thanks bucolic_frolic Feb 2020 #25

For decades no one really cared matt819 Feb 2020 #11

My town of 81000 has stopped recycling due to cost Proud Veteran Feb 2020 #13

Perhaps they have landfills side by side and can mine the plastic landfill later. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2020 #19

Too much methane! RealityChik Feb 2020 #51

Plastic does not generate methane. Separate means you don't treat them the same. Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2020 #58

Research says they do... RealityChik Feb 2020 #65

Interesting. Thanks. I did not know that. . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Feb 2020 #66

I'm happy if it is kept separated and doesn't end up in the general land fill Brother Buzz Feb 2020 #23

Not surprised a bit. BigmanPigman Feb 2020 #28

That's just the point. All the work to recycle is thwarted by municipalities not giving a rat's ass. YOHABLO Feb 2020 #29

Recycling was originally pitched as an income generator... RealityChik Feb 2020 #53

Wishful recycling... RealityChik Feb 2020 #30

My county's extension office used to offer a program in environmental stewardship. llmart Feb 2020 #34

Might you reside in Washington state? RealityChik Feb 2020 #55

No, I'm in Michigan. llmart Feb 2020 #61

Our food scraps get fed to the raccoons and foxes and opossum that live in the woods behind our home NurseJackie Feb 2020 #42

I wish coffee pods were made from the same cardboard as coffee cups... NurseJackie Feb 2020 #33

Better yet, don't buy the pods... llmart Feb 2020 #35

No. I like the pods better. I prefer them over the baskets. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #36

There are paper k-cups out there IronLionZion Feb 2020 #56

I did try those... but the coffee went stale too quickly. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #57

Just brew the coffee. Recycle the filter paper and use grounds for fertilizer YOHABLO Feb 2020 #54

A relative gave us a Keurig coffeemaker. MineralMan Feb 2020 #39

We have less wasted coffee. I also enjoy being able to make teas and hot cocoa. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #40

Yes, it is very convenient, indeed. MineralMan Feb 2020 #41

It's also great in the camper trailer. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #43

We use a French press coffee maker in that case. MineralMan Feb 2020 #44

Oh, I understand that. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #45

I find a balance. I use kcups, but I also never use plastic grocery bags. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #46

I use paper bags at the supermarket. MineralMan Feb 2020 #47

An alternative Kcup... RealityChik Feb 2020 #48

Thanks! I tried them but didn't like the results. NurseJackie Feb 2020 #49

My taste buds not as refined as decades ago... RealityChik Feb 2020 #50

I use as many as I can in my craft room. calimary Feb 2020 #52

As "that guy" who has been making Blue_Tires Feb 2020 #60