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2008-03-09 21:05

Frank K
Colorado Springs, CO

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In view of the growing enormous plastic garbage accumulation in the Pacific, should we have regulations on the use and recycling of plastic products? At a minimum, perhaps a deposit on the plastic bottles that is reimbursed when returned?

2008-03-31 20:39

Cin
Dallas, TX

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Maybe a first step is a law/regulation to require plastics manufacturers is to identify their products with the recycle number identification or a nonrecycle symbol. There are times when I just know it can be recycled, but don't on fear of ruining a recycling batch. Or am I mis-informed?

2008-04-14 15:20

Frank K
Colorado Springs, CO

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The plastics that are sent to garbage and landfills don't end up in the ocean. Most of the platics in the "sea of plastics" result from disposal of garbage by ships, and plastics that are disposed of in our rivers and beaches and carried out to sea. Maritime laws are being adopted regarding disposal of platics from ships, but it is also the ordinary citizen that is guilty of carelessly leaving their plastic beverage bottles and other containers behind in recreation spots to be later blown into rivers and lakes or out to sea if at a beach. I see those plastic water bottles scattered around quite often in recreational areas. A deposit on the containers is a nuisance, but maybe that's what is needed. It seems to work in places like Michigan.

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