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About 60M metric tonnes annual worldwide. Energy production and livestock produce 600M. So landfills are about 10% of the problem


Thanks for the number!

Still, my concern isn't just the landfill. When talking about unnecessary packaging, it's also the energy cost of extracting oil and turning it into that plastic packaging. Not all trash is created equal.


Phrased that way... what isn't concerning? Maybe enjoy Blue Apron for a year and skip an iPhone upgrade?




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