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Beer can artwork accidentally thrown in bin by staff member at Dutch museum (www.theguardian.com)

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[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

For some products it is fine that the plastic is not pure virgin material, like traffic cones. That 10% savings might be what keeps a company profitable, and new oil wasn't needed. A lot of plastic goes to fuel pellets too. Not great, but better than new oil