"Our community is deeply committed to sustainability, so sending these plastics to the landfill was the last option for us," explained former Boise Mayor Dave Bieter in a press release.
However, this approach faced environmental concerns, particularly regarding the incineration of plastics, which can release pollutants and greenhouse gases.
Critics argue that pyrolysis can emit pollutants, including carcinogens like benzene and dioxins, and may produce more greenhouse gases than traditional plastic production methods.
Hefty commissioned an independent life cycle assessment conducted in 2022 to evaluate the environmental impacts of the Hefty ReNew™ Program, reporting that the study found that using program materials as fuel in cement.
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