‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
As I delve into the harsh reality that plastics producers have deceived the public about recycling, I can’t help but feel a mix of outrage and disappointment. Growing up, we were taught that using plastic was a way to save trees and reduce waste. But little did we know, behind the scenes, a deceitful narrative was being spun by corporations solely for profit.
It’s disheartening to realize that almost nothing we diligently throw into recycling bins actually gets recycled. Instead, countries pay others to take their recycling, only for it to end up in landfills, oceans, or even burnt in countries like India or Africa.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker