‘They lied’: plastics producers deceived public about recycling, report reveals
‘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 finds
Plastic producers have known for more than 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.”
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There's still thousands if not millions of products out there marketed as microwave safe plastic. There's no such thing. Get this toxic shit out of contact with your food. Feel free to mark my words for later when the science finally catches up and shows that it's a major carcinogen.
Do you have more information about this because I'd like to know more, I microwave a lot of stuff in plastic containers.
Here's one for starters: https://www.wired.com/story/for-the-love-of-god-stop-microwaving-plastic/