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The discussion centers on the interest in recycling processes and their role in reducing ocean and land waste. Mechanical engineering, environmental engineering, and chemistry are considered as potential majors for pursuing this goal. A key point raised is the high cost of materials handling in engineering, particularly in environmental clean-up efforts. The conversation emphasizes that while various fields can contribute to green initiatives, they can also have negative environmental impacts. Ultimately, choosing a major should align with specific interests and the desired impact on recycling and waste management.
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Hi! So I am very interested in the process/efficiency of recycling, and I am also interested in using recycling to get waste out of our oceans and land. I have a dream to recycle ocean waste and use it in a business of some sort. Would mechanical engineering be a suitable major for me? What about environmental engineering? Or plain chemistry? Or something else? Thanks!
 
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process/efficiency of recycling
Mechanical or chemical engineering.
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using recycling to get waste out of our oceans and land.
First thing you'll learn as an engineer is that materials handling is expensive; "cleaning" air, oceans, and land involves more materials handling than anyone has ever imagined.
 
This is too broad. Every field can be done both green and dirty.
 

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