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[–] thbb@kbin.social 3 points 8 months ago

In several European countries, plastic is sorted to be used in incinerators for local heat production.

Sure, it doesn't count as renewable nor carbon-free energy, but it gets rid of the waste and makes double use of the oil extracted.