Yes, I've come to the conclusion that it's better to bury most plastic waste.
Most plastic comes from oil, which means 'biodegradable' plastic is essentially the same as burning the oil. Actual recycling can work in some cases, but even after all the expense and energy of recycling, the recycled product is usually much lower grade plastic, so it's not sustainable. Better just to bury it (in leak-proof pits), where it will turn back into oil eventually.
The real problem with plastic waste is COLLECTING it, making sure it doesn't wash into the oceans, etc.
At least the recycle logo might help with that, even a fake one.
Most plastic comes from oil, which means 'biodegradable' plastic is essentially the same as burning the oil. Actual recycling can work in some cases, but even after all the expense and energy of recycling, the recycled product is usually much lower grade plastic, so it's not sustainable. Better just to bury it (in leak-proof pits), where it will turn back into oil eventually.
The real problem with plastic waste is COLLECTING it, making sure it doesn't wash into the oceans, etc.
At least the recycle logo might help with that, even a fake one.