Your friendly reminder that so many plastics aren’t recyclable - so glad California is finally pushing back on greenwashing

  • SeaJ@lemm.ee
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    1 month ago

    I don’t think companies should be able to use the recycling symbol unless they can ensure that the majority of what they produce gets recycled.

    And in California, state law is expected to restrict the chasing arrows for most packaging made of plastic, unless there’s evidence that the plastic is widely collected and turned into new products within the state.

    Thankfully, California agrees.

  • TachyonTele@lemm.ee
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    1 month ago

    So much effort put into changing the triangle arrows to… a circle. Come on. Put that energy somewhere meaningful.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.world
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      1 month ago

      Recycling is only a scam for plastic. Paper and glass are fully recyclable but are energy intensive.

      Aluminum and most metals are cheaper and less energy intensive to recycle than to mine and refine from scratch.