‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals - eviltoast

Plastic producers have known for more than 30 years that recycling is not an economically or technically feasible plastic waste management solution. That has not stopped them from promoting it, according to a new report.

“The companies lied,” said Richard Wiles, president of fossil-fuel accountability advocacy group the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), which published the report. “It’s time to hold them accountable for the damage they’ve caused.”

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      9 months ago

      …like lumber doesnt take far more effort per harvest, as well as take longer to grow?