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



Companies knew for decades recycling was not viable but promoted it regardless, Center for Climate Integrity study findsPlastic producers have known for 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.” Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/feb/15/recycling-plastics-producers-report

Author : Dharna Noor

Publish date : 2024-02-15 17:00:20

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