G7 countries eye waste-to-energy incineration as part of plastic pollution solution

Tuesday, September 25, 2018 - 04:46 in Physics & Chemistry

What to do with all those non-recyclable plastic forks, toys and broken patio chairs in our garbage? Canada and its G7 partners say burning such plastics for energy could be part of the solution. But it's controversial. Here's a look at the pros and cons, and where the technology is going.

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