Friday briefing: Why recycling plastic may not be as good for the planet as we thought, Environment

In today’s newsletter: a new report finds that recycling plastic is not an adequate solution to the pollution crisis. What should we do instead?

Only 5% of plastic waste generated by US last year was recycled

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$180bn investment in plastic factories feeds global packaging

Cartoon of the Day: Trash-Talking Turkey, trash talking

Scientists Discover Chemical That Can Recycle Plastic in Just 24 Hours

15 Plastic Pollution Quotes to Inspire You to Go Waste Free

Michigan boosts recycling rate 5% in five years

Opinion The Complicated Truth About Recycling - The New York Times

Still Trying to Save the Planet as Earth Day Hits Its 53rd Year

How Plastics Benefit Wildlife and the Environment - Competitive

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New Zealand is not as clean or green as we think – plastic waste

Recycling Isn't as Clear-Cut as You Might Think - WSJ