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Re:What happens to used electric car batteries? by russellbeattie on Friday November 05, 2021 @05:53PM (#29125106)
The tub has to be thoroughly cleaned, and even then you shouldn't store food in it because of the detergents possibly permeating the plastic. I read this in an article about repurposing the tubs as Jack-o'-lanterns for Halloween.

Anyways, what's your point? They could use cardboard just as easily. And that still doesn't excuse plastics being used today that are non recyclable.

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Re:What happens to used electric car batteries? by smileysteve on Saturday November 06, 2021 @08:23PM (#29135196)
My point is that cardboard is often not better than plastics. Especially if the priority is less carbon rather than concerns about [non methane or sludge producing] landfill usage.

Recycled cardboard has a higher (3x) energy footprint and water waste than pe products.

This is an interesting comparison. https://www.egglandsbest.com/exceptional-quality/sustainabil...

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Re:What happens to used electric car batteries? by themitigating on Saturday November 06, 2021 @04:09AM (#29128320)
If it gets wet then the pods would be ruined.
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