After ExxonMobil, can you trust companies' plastic recycling labels?
Briefly

The plastics industry often exaggerates how readily items can actually be recycled, leading to confusion among consumers about what 'recyclable' truly means.
Different U.S. states have varied recycling regulations, which affects what is considered recyclable; this inconsistency complicates effective consumer guidance on recycling.
With recycling infrastructure differing vastly nationwide, local facilities may not accept materials due to equipment limitations, even if those materials are technically recyclable.
Public concern over plastic pollution has risen sharply, indicating a growing demand for clearer definitions and stricter guidelines surrounding recyclability from manufacturers.
Read at Fast Company
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