by cactuspete » Thu Sep 15, 2016 6:41 am
twister: A circular economy would probably waste a huge amount of energy doing the work it takes to recycle. So it comes down to whether there is a shortage of certain substances and whether or not energy is plentiful. Then there's also the issue of pollution in various forms. So, I think you're absolutely correct in saying that although it sounds like a good idea, it could be really complicated and way more expensive than most people would expect.