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human
ELI5: If nuclear waste is so radio-active, why not use its energy to generate more power?

I just dont get why throw away something that still gives away energy, i mean it just needs to boil some water, right?
gpt
Don't forget, that the majority of volume of nuclear waste is not spent fuel rods. It's low grade waste. Things like mops or Tyvek suits, that were used in contamination zones, but which aren't especially "hot".. They just need to be held for a few years before being sent to the normal waste stream.