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SDIR t1_ivus9ds wrote

Reply to comment by Mason11987 in [OC] World's Largest Plastic Polluter Now 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference Sponsor by haboo213

Hmm, if you like Coke maybe buy the large packs of cans? Metal's infinitely recyclable

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Kraphtuos968 t1_ivw6hw1 wrote

It also takes more energy to recycle than plastic. :/ I would buy a nalgene and refill it at gas stations. Weird to drink soda from though.

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SDIR t1_ivwbqcz wrote

It does, but doesn't degrade like plastic does. As of right now, only PET, polypropylene and polyethylene are recyclable in NA, meaning that not all plastics you get as containers are recyclables. It's better to avoid using them

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Kraphtuos968 t1_ivwdqbd wrote

Oh yeah, I wasn't advocating using plastic over aluminum, just avoiding both if possible

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SDIR t1_ivwr89c wrote

Ah I see, honestly I have to agree. Personally I love glass, my main water bottle is a rubber and glass bottle that's super easy to clean

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