The Truth About Plastic Recycling ... It’s Complicated
The Truth About Plastic Recycling ... It’s Complicated
8 months ago
MSNUndecided with Matt Ferrell
Recycling isn’t saving the planet—it’s a global scam. Plastic waste is being: 🔴Burned, Not Recycled: Plastic is often incinerated, releasing toxic ash and polluting the air and water. 🔴Dumped in Landfills: Despite promises, much of our plastic waste goes straight to landfills. 🔴Shipped Overseas: Wealthy countries export waste to poorer nations, where it’s burned or dumped, devastating communities and ecosystems. This isn’t about saving the planet—it’s about profits. Recycling programs are gre
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Recycling isn’t saving the planet—it’s a global scam. Plastic waste is being: 🔴Burned, Not Recycled: Plastic is often incinerated, releasing toxic ash and polluting the air and water. 🔴Dumped in Landfills: Despite promises, much of our plastic waste goes straight to landfills. 🔴Shipped Overseas: Wealthy countries export waste to poorer nations, where it’s burned or dumped, devastating communities and ecosystems. This isn’t about saving the planet—it’s about profits. Recycling programs are gre
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