What happens when you burn plastic? Is it that dangerous? I heard that it produces toxic gases? Can we burn plastic to safely produce energy somehow? Do you think it can be a relatively cheap source of alternative energy and solver of the ubiquitous plastic bags/container problem at the same time?
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Other Answers (5)

• absolutely right.
  you should give it to some factory who can deal with them properly, maybe, they use the plastic to produce something useful.
  recycle all the materials as much as possible, you can save energy and money, and reduce pollution. 0% 0 Votes
• It does produce toxic gas and it is highly flamable which makes it dangerous. Also this black stuff floats up and if you burn too much it forms a black spot on the roof. I have done it before 25% 1 Vote
• In some cases, burning plastic can release toxic fumes. Also, the manufacturing of plastics often creates large quantities of chemical pollutants 25% 1 Vote
• major toxic smoke 0% 0 Votes
• it melts 0% 0 Votes