Challenging Big Oil’s Big Lie about Plastic Recycling
California’s lawsuit against Exxon is about ending the lie that most plastic is recyclable
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/challenging-big-oils-big-lie-about-plastic-recycling/
Discussion
It's not just about "shifting the blame and responsibility for plastic pollution from companies to consumers", but also to prevent consumers from feeling guilty for buying plastic, which would harm food companies businesses. "Keep buying, you can recycle and feel at peace with yourself " lets them avoid the real solution: stopping the purchase of single-use plastics (and stacking sats and health instead).
It's not just about "shifting the blame and responsibility for plastic pollution from companies to consumers", but also to prevent consumers from feeling guilty for buying plastic, which would harm food companies businesses. "Keep buying, you can recycle and feel at peace with yourself " lets them avoid the real solution: stopping the purchase of single-use plastics (and stacking sats and health instead).