Does changing the shape of the recycling symbol make it any less misleading?

Your friendly reminder that so many plastics aren’t recyclable - so glad California is finally pushing back on greenwashing

  • SeaJ@lemm.ee
    22·
    5 days ago

    I don’t think companies should be able to use the recycling symbol unless they can ensure that the majority of what they produce gets recycled.

    And in California, state law is expected to restrict the chasing arrows for most packaging made of plastic, unless there’s evidence that the plastic is widely collected and turned into new products within the state.

    Thankfully, California agrees.

    • WhatAmLemmy@lemmy.worldEnglish
      11·
      4 days ago

      Recycling is only a scam for plastic. Paper and glass are fully recyclable but are energy intensive.

      Aluminum and most metals are cheaper and less energy intensive to recycle than to mine and refine from scratch.