119k views
2 votes
Why is recycling paper cheaper then recycling plastics,metals and glass?

User Jennilee
by
7.3k points

2 Answers

3 votes

Answer:

In a normal, well-run landfill, paper bags do not biodegrade any faster over at least 40 years than plastic.” ... “They're three to five times bulkier than plastic, and you can see that yourself at the grocery. Landfills are closing down because they're full. From that perspective, plastic is much better than paper.”

Step-by-step explanation:

User Denis Weerasiri
by
7.3k points
6 votes

In a normal, well-run landfill, paper bags do not biodegrade any faster over at least 40 years than plastic.” ... “They're three to five times bulkier than plastic, and you can see that yourself at the grocery. Landfills are closing down because they're full. From that perspective, plastic is much better than paper.”

User Liad
by
8.7k points