[mattbeckman]

If someone was to Elon Musk the shi* out of this problem, what would they build or do differently?

My gut is that it would focus on plastic identification automation, but not positive.

[aforwardslash]

They did. The plastics industry sinked millions in campaigns to convince the people plastics are reclyclable. The only thing missing from being a true Musk move is that they came up with it themselves, instead of buying off the idea from someone else.

[mattbeckman]

You know that's not what I meant.

Let's chat again when you've executed and launched five unique revolutionary companies.

[aforwardslash]

Executed is not a synonym of "bought". And arguably, none of them is revolucionary. With a cool $1bn in the bank, you bet I could do better, such as investing in tech that solves real problems instead of 3rd cathegory sci-fi adaptations.

[f00zz]

Maybe not the most environment-friendly solution, but plastic waste can be depolymerized into crude oil. No idea about the economics though.