Summary:
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Pressure on Regulators
A trade group representing major brands is advocating for a broader definition of “recyclable” that includes products unlikely to be recycled. This could lead to misleading labels and worsen the plastic crisis. -
Current Guidelines
The Consumer Brands Association argues that products should be labeled “recyclable” if they are technically capable of being recycled, even if they are likely to end up in landfills. The FTC’s Green Guides, which are being revised, currently require a substantial majority of recycling facilities to accept the material. -
Consumer Impact
Experts warn that such a loose definition could deceive consumers about the true recyclability of products, leading to increased environmental damage and inefficiencies in the recycling system.
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