AaronElsewhere t1_irubkhe wrote on October 11, 2022 at 2:24 AM

Reply to comment by NefariousnessOk5287 in Oceanic pollution in the 1940's. Glass balls from Japanese fishing nets were found on Midway Atoll, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. by piponwa

Trash is considered a form of pollution when found in the environment.

NefariousnessOk5287 t1_iruffz9 wrote on October 11, 2022 at 2:55 AM

Is glass harmful to the environment?

When glass breaks down, it remains safe and stable, and releases no harmful chemicals into the soil. So even when glass isn't recycled, it does minimal harm to the environment.Apr 16, 2018

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How Glass is

AaronElsewhere t1_is7wosa wrote on October 13, 2022 at 11:06 PM

I didn't make any claims about its harm to the environment, merely pointing your misuse of terminology. One does not necessarily imply the other. Trash is trash regardless of whether it's inert or degradable. If it's in the environment then it's pollution. Just because it doesn't release chemicals doesn't presume it still can't harm the environment. If someone dumps a pile of shit covered biodegradable diapers in your lawn, what are you gonna call that dumbass?