"Plastics Industry Exposed: The Fraud of Plastic Recycling"
Critics are accusing the plastics industry of perpetuating a "fraud" by misleading the public about the feasibility of plastic recycling, with only 5 to 6 percent of plastic waste actually being recycled in the U.S. The industry's promotion of recycling as a solution is being called into question, as it is revealed that most plastics cannot be effectively recycled together. Despite a new ad campaign claiming that "Recycling is real," critics argue that the industry's focus on recycling is primarily a public relations strategy, and that the real issue lies in the production and disposal of plastic. With plastic production set to triple by 2050, more than 170 countries are working on a United Nations treaty to end plastic pollution, while the plastics industry opposes bans on plastic production but supports increased recycling efforts.
