The idea seems like an environmental abomination. Anything can be recycled if you are willing to waste resources to do it.
In this case the main waste appears to be indirect through money spent on mail and wages (and some wasted time and opportunity cost). My rule of thumb is that spent money is a good approximation for environmental damage. Ultimately waste is generated by people, the vast majority being indirectly via the services and goods they buy.
I do think that the business sounds quite smart.
jerlam•4mo ago
The greenwashing has never been so blatant. Offering "Taki's snacks" bags and "Taco Bell sauce" packet recycling so these companies can claim to be eco friendly.
robocat•4mo ago
The idea seems like an environmental abomination. Anything can be recycled if you are willing to waste resources to do it.
In this case the main waste appears to be indirect through money spent on mail and wages (and some wasted time and opportunity cost). My rule of thumb is that spent money is a good approximation for environmental damage. Ultimately waste is generated by people, the vast majority being indirectly via the services and goods they buy.
I do think that the business sounds quite smart.