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Plastics Are A Major Climate Source
- Plastic production emits far more greenhouse gases than aviation when you count production, use, and disposal.
- The U.S. plastic industry produced at least 232 million tons of GHGs annually, equal to ~116 coal plants.
Prioritize Reduction And Reuse
- Prioritize reducing plastic production and use over relying on recycling as a solution.
- Build reuse and refill systems instead of depending on the false promise of plastics recycling.
The Myth Of Effective Plastics Recycling
- Plastics recycling largely fails due to many polymer types, colors, and chemical mixes that can't be processed together.
- Only a few items like PET bottles work well, so industry recycling claims are misleading.