‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
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Companies knew for decades recycling was not viable but promoted it regardless, Center for Climate Integrity study finds
  • Ð Greıt Þu̇mpkin@lemm.eeEnglish
    4·
    9 months ago

    I mean we kinda knew that already didn’t we? There’s literally classes of plastics that are specifically labeled as not being recyclable

    • GlitterInfection@lemmy.worldEnglish
      7·
      9 months ago

      All plastic recycling is bad for the environment. Virtually all of it. The only purpose recycling serves is to push the blame for plastics waste onto the consumer.

      It was a very effective marketing campaign, and nothing good.