![]() ![]() ![]() This process is possible because plastic is a stubborn substance, which resists decomposition. What happens is the bottle enters an elaborate global system within which its plastic is sold, shipped, melted, resold, and shipped again-sometimes zigzagging the globe before becoming a carpet, clothing, or repeating life as a bottle. Recycling makes us feel good, but few of us know what actually happens to a plastic bottle after we drop it into a bin. We might sort these items into their designated bins or bags, but once we lose sight of the recyclables, the rest of the process is an abstraction. We might clean bottles and jars, crush cartons and break down boxes. Most of us do not think much about recycling. Editor's note: This article has been significantly revised post-publication to correct for factual errors in the original version. ![]()
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