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|This applies to any power plant that runs on biomass, coal, nuclear fission, or in some cases natural gas. The fuel heats water which generates steam to drive a turbine that generates electricity. | |This applies to any power plant that runs on biomass, coal, nuclear fission, or in some cases natural gas. The fuel heats water which generates steam to drive a turbine that generates electricity. | ||
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If this could be converted into [[packaging]], it would probably be more than enough to '''replace all disposable plastic.''' | |||
===Energy=== | |||
If all of it was burned for [[energy]], it would be equivalent to burning: | If all of it was burned for [[energy]], it would be equivalent to burning: | ||
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<!--But it's still better than nothing, and at least it's not the same as [[biofuel|burning edible food]].--> | <!--But it's still better than nothing, and at least it's not the same as [[biofuel|burning edible food]].--> | ||
==See also== | |||
Other [[energy]] sources: | |||
* [[Solar]] | |||
* [[Wind]] | |||
* [[Hydro]] | |||
* [[Nuclear]] | |||