Trash talk.

The article discusses the potential of advanced recycling technologies to address the global plastic waste crisis. It refutes the argument that these technologies are ineffective by pointing out that the failure of a previous recycling plant was due to falling oil prices, not technological or environmental issues. Advanced recycling has the ability to convert millions of tonnes of discarded plastic into new plastic, reducing the need for virgin plastic production. While there are concerns about toxic waste and energy use, most advanced recycling technologies are more environmentally friendly than alternatives. The article calls for a fact-based discussion on advanced recycling and its inclusion in a global treaty on plastic pollution. [Extracted from the article]

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