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Hi all,<br>
Has anyone done, or does anyone know of any research related to the
environmental benefits or life-cycle of recycling used prescription
bottles vs. incineration of them? Here are the issues:<br>
<br>
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<li>Recycling of the bottles, while reclaiming the polypropylene
plastic, is likely down-cycling and the pharmaceutical residue in the
bottles is likely sent to wastewater.</li>
<li>Incineration of the bottles, while has some energy benefit, has
ash and air emission concerns. <br>
</li>
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Thanks for your help! <br>
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Catherine Zimmer
Health Care Specialist
Minnesota Technical Assistance Program
University of Minnesota
612.624.4635, 800.247.0015
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Helping Minnesota businesses maximize resource efficiency, increase energy efficiency, reduce costs, and prevent pollution</pre>
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