Is it bad to use “single use plastics” vs “eco friendly plastics” if I’m planning on recycling it anyway (mostly plastic bottles)?
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There is no simple answer.
Many “eco-friendly” plastics can only be composted in industrial facilities; tossing them on the compost heap is a waste of time. Many places that take recycling end up just dumping that stuff in a landfill, usually because it’s cheaper. Even places that do recycle often end up tossing out entire batches of recycling because they get contaminated with something or other.
In terms of plastic bottles, if your goal is to help the environment, your best bet by FAR is to get a reusable bottle, even a plastic one.
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