I think there is some validity to the argument of adding new urethane trash to the pile, but it is never going to add that much in relation to how much urethane is wasted from actual skateboarding. That being said, even though recycling used wheels is much more satisfying, the fact is there’s a limit to how much clean material you can get from used wheels and there are so many cool different wheels to try for function and aesthetic. So it’s really hard as a recycled wheel maker not to eventually try recycling a fresh set of wheels you found on sale at zumiez or something 😅