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environment1 year ago•2 min saved

Plastic Producers' Deception Exposed: Recycling Fraud Unveiled

A report from the Center for Climate Integrity reveals that plastics producers have long been aware that the vast majority of plastics cannot be effectively recycled, despite promoting recycling as an environmental solution. Only a small percentage of plastics have viable end markets for recycling, while the rest are either burned or deposited in landfills. The petrochemical industry has been accused of deceiving consumers, policymakers, and regulators about plastic recycling, with the report stating that they have failed to overcome the technical and economic limitations that make plastics unrecyclable. The industry defends its practices, citing outdated technologies and emphasizing ongoing efforts to improve sustainability.

via The Hill|

#environment #environmental-impact #petrochemical-industry

environment2 years ago•3 min saved

"Major Salt Mine Collapse Threatens Brazil's Northeastern Region"

A closed rock salt mine belonging to Brazilian petrochemical giant Braskem partially collapsed in the city of Maceio, causing the evacuation of the surrounding area. The mine's collapse was anticipated due to ongoing land sinking caused by Braskem's 40 years of rock salt mining, which has displaced tens of thousands of people. The company had warned of the imminent risk, and efforts are underway to stabilize the mine and fill other cavities. Braskem has faced criticism and reached a settlement with the affected city, and local authorities continue to demand responsibility for the damages caused.

via Honolulu Star-Advertiser|

#braskem #brazil #environment

environment2 years ago•9 min saved

Plastics Treaty Talks: Chaos, Stalling, and Unproven Recycling Methods

The fossil fuel industry is promoting unproven recycling methods as a solution to plastic pollution in order to protect their profits and undermine efforts to reduce the use of fossil fuels. At the recent Intergovernmental Negotiating Committee meeting in Nairobi, negotiations on an international agreement to address plastics ended in deadlock as countries like Saudi Arabia and China, along with fossil fuel and petrochemical lobbyists, opposed any limits on plastic production. These groups advocate for a "circular economy" where waste plastic is endlessly recycled, but critics argue that this approach is insufficient and that reduction measures are necessary. The industry's push for chemical recycling and "circularity" is seen as a way to avoid production caps and perpetuate the plastic crisis.

via The Hill|

#environment #fossil-fuel-industry #petrochemical-industry

environment2 years ago•5 min saved

Chemical Industry vs. Grassroots Organizers in Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley'

Petrochemical companies and economic development interests in Louisiana have created the Louisiana Industry Sustainability Council to counter grassroots activists who have successfully fought construction of two multibillion-dollar plastics facilities and the nation's largest methanol plant. The activists have received millions of dollars from Michael Bloomberg's Beyond Petrochemicals campaign, which targets 120 new proposed petrochemical facilities. The council, consisting of about 60 representatives, including from Chevron, Dow, Entergy, BASF, and ExxonMobil, aims to "protect and grow safe and responsible community jobs and prosperity in Louisiana."

via The Guardian|

#cancer-alley #environment #grassroots-activists