Plastic recycling a "failed concept," study says, with only 5% recycled in U.S. last year as production rises

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https://www.cbsnews.com/news/plastic-recycling-failed-concept-us-greenpeace-study-5-percent-recycled-production-up/

[u/beebeereebozo]

Recycling is overrated, and a greenwashing ploy by retail and manufacturers. Well-managed landfills and new incinerator tech are perfectly fine solutions. Plastic very important as economical way to reduce food waste. Recycling can be part of an overall waste management strategy, but burden needs to be on industry to implement and support circular process before they get any sustainability brownie points. I'm looking at you Walmart, with your Project Gigaton phony bullshit.