Attorney General Rob Bonta's lawsuit against Exxon Mobil claims the company fostered a false narrative about recycling, leading consumers to increase single-use plastic purchases. He argues this has exacerbated the ongoing plastic pollution crisis, and highlights that the recycling myth has allowed for a continual increase in plastic production, despite less than 5 percent of plastic actually being recycled. Bonta estimates that damages could reach billions, reflecting the significant environmental harm attributed to this deception.
Bonta stated, "The myth of recycling has fueled an unprecedented plastic pollution crisis, with Exxon Mobil as a prominent figure in perpetuating this false narrative. By misleading consumers about the recycling capabilities of plastics, they played a crucial role in encouraging single-use plastic consumption, which has led to vast environmental repercussions. Our legal action seeks to hold them accountable for their role in this ongoing crisis, reinforcing the need for greater transparency in the products they produce and promote.”
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