When is “Recyclable” Not Really Recyclable? When the Plastics Industry Gets to Define What the Word Means. (www.propublica.org)

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[-] a1studmuffin@aussie.zone 6 points 2 months ago

I see this at my local supermarket chains after they received pressure to reduce plastic usage. The exact same plastic bags are in use, except now they have printed on them "REUSABLE PLASTIC BAG". Such a predictable outcome.

[-] Ozzy@nexxis.social 2 points 2 months ago

plastic stickers on supermarket fruit drive me nuts. I think about the cost to the environment from manufacture to disposal. must be a better way?

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