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submitted 9 months ago by HowRu68@lemmy.world to c/world@lemmy.world

Plastic producers have known for more than 30 years that recycling is not an economically or technically feasible plastic waste management solution. That has not stopped them from promoting it, according to a new report.

“The companies lied,” said Richard Wiles, president of fossil-fuel accountability advocacy group the Center for Climate Integrity (CCI), which published the report. “It’s time to hold them accountable for the damage they’ve caused.”

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[-] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 33 points 9 months ago

This is our version of ancient Romans using lead based makeup

[-] Death_Equity@lemmy.world 14 points 9 months ago

Or them using asbestos for napkins and tablecloths, or lead pipes, or mercury in household paint. The Romans loved to use toxic stuff.

[-] Naz@sh.itjust.works 4 points 9 months ago

I mean we pretty much know that micro and nanoplastic cause all sorts of various cancers, and especially leech into water, so like, those disposable spring water bottles are all just a helping gulp of liquid plastic into bodies who are desperately repairing cellular damage and inflammation caused by said plastic shards lodging themselves deep into every membrane.

But yes have you heard of our friend leaded gasoline, yet? C:

[-] Got_Bent@lemmy.world 6 points 9 months ago

I grew up with our friend leaded gasoline. Please pardon my ever increasing dementia.

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