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2. Yep it was part of the PR push for plastic use

Mon Mar 30, 2026, 09:34 AM

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Recycling was just a PR move to normalize petroleum derived plastic products.

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We build new appliances that cost $3500 and last 8 years OC375 Monday #1

Yep it was part of the PR push for plastic use IbogaProject Monday #2

As a recycler, it is NOT a profitable industry Envirogal Monday #3