• ohulancutash@feddit.uk
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    2 months ago

    Until supplies dwindle and they need oil to make more plastic components, or until demand outstrips supply.

    • DMCMNFIBFFF@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      If the price of oil rose to $1000 a barrel, or less than $10/kg, it might still be economical. Also, IIUC, petroleum might not be necessary, and plastics can be recycled.

    • mmcintyre@lemmy.world
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      2 months ago

      While manufacturing plastic ain’t that great, it beats burning petro any day as far as climate change and air quality are concerned.