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Plastics companies knew for decades recycling was not viable but promoted it regardless, Center for Climate Integrity study finds (www.theguardian.com)
submitted 2 years ago by [M] to c/aiop@lemmy.world
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[–] 4 points 2 years ago (1 child)

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

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  • [–] 7 points 2 years 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.

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