Tag: Recycling
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The Mirage of Plastic Recycling: Pyrolysis and Beyond
Plastic recycling has long been heralded as a solution to our growing waste problem. However, the recent surge in support for advanced recycling methods, specifically pyrolysis, raises a crucial question: are we being led down another deceptive path? It’s not the first time we’ve been promised a recycling revolution, only to be left disillusioned. Thirty…
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Unraveling the Complexity of Africa’s Secondhand Clothing Dilemma
In a world increasingly concerned with sustainability and ethical consumption, the act of donating used clothing seems like a win-win: you declutter your wardrobe and someone in need gains access to affordable apparel. However, as the situation in several African countries reveals, this philanthropic gesture is fraught with complications that may undermine local economies and…
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The Invisible Burden of Fashion: When Waste Outlives Wear
As wardrobe doors around the world slam shut on once-desired fashion items, forgotten fabrics are carted away to meet their fates in far-flung waste mountains or incinerators. This silent journey from closet to condemnation reflects a troubling reality about our global waste management practices. Disposal sites across the globe become the resting places for textile…
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The Promising Yet Complex World of River and Ocean Cleanup Efforts
The world is witnessing a rapidly growing concern around the accumulation of trash in our natural waters, stemming from poor waste management practices and cultural behaviors that allow for environmental neglect. Innovative organizations such as The Ocean Cleanup, spearheaded by Boyan Slat, are at the forefront, offering a tangible solution to this omnipresent problem. Their…