Why recycling may not be the answer to the world’s plastic problem

https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2023/06/29/why-recycling-may-not-be-the-answer-to-the-worlds-plastic-problem.html

Plastic pollution is acknowledged as a global crisis. Some groups say recycling is not the solution.

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mike94100@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y

Recycle is the last part of "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle". Recycling shouldn't be the primary thought in designing around plastic/other materials. The primary design goal should be to eliminate or minimize the amount used.