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I mean.. Wooden satellites or no, it's still polluting space if it it doesn't deorbit within a reasonable time frame.
The pollutants generated upon reentry are a drop in the ocean compared to big oil and Taylor swift.
According to the article, the alumina (?) from satellites burning up depletes the ozone layer.
Or it could be marketing from a timber company. 🤷♂️
Or the entire timer industry.
Or as some call it: Big Wood.
Your mum knows about big wood....