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34 points•45 comments•2h ago•by magoghm•worksinprogress.co ↗

Just bury your trash: What if everything we know about recycling is wrong?

The article argues that, when accounting for energy, labor, and production costs, landfilling can be more environmentally sensible than recycling for many materials. It notes that the benefits of recycling vary by material—metals show large energy savings, while plastics and other items often incur high processing costs and contamination reduces effectiveness. The piece cites energy comparisons for bags, textiles, and cups to illustrate a nuanced view rather than a blanket endorsement of recycling.

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