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[–] BCsven@lemmy.ca 2 points 2 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