[arayh]

Polymer banknotes are perhaps more environmentally friendly compared to its counterpart due to its durability (resulting in fewer banknotes being manufactured). They can also be recycled after its life in circulation. On the other hand, cotton/linen banknotes are typically shredded and landfilled after their circulation life.

[unethical_ban]

What is wrong with landfilling biodegradable material?

[vinay427]

It's extremely wasteful to produce them: https://www.theverge.com/2018/5/12/17337602/plastic-tote-bag...

[snark42]

It would be better if they composted it.