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Old 05-01-2011, 09:29 AM   #29 (permalink)
Baraka_Guru
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Plastic is recyclable, oil used as energy isn't renewable.

Dell Turns to Recycled Plastic, Thin Client for Green Computers: Cleantech News and Analysis

Also, there is the possibility to shift away from plastics and into newer materials, such as bioplastics made from plants that require low nutrients and low irrigation.

Of course, there is also simply moving away from an economic model based on ridiculous packaging and planned obsolescence.
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