Re: [GRRN] Fw: plastic recycling

From: Muna Lakhani (muna@iafrica.com)
Date: Mon Jul 31 2000 - 11:29:19 EDT

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    > They said that the plastic
    > company(s?) had told them that the process of melting and reusing the
    > plastic had been discovered to be releasing some type(s?) of carcinogens!

    perfectly true - heating of plastics, especially to the level where they
    melt or burn, releases dioxins, which are a proven carcinoginec - this
    again supports the view that we need to be very careful where we use
    plastics, what type they are, and ensure that only easily re-used or
    recycled plastics are used.... consumers, wake up!

    Muna



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