A friend from Carleton College, physican, philosopher, professor and author Peter Ubel, nominated me on Facebook to comment on a new Frontline and NPR series:
The headline implies that plastic never would be recycled. I've seen some other reporting to this effect, harkening back to the Penn and Teller video "Recycling is Bull***t".
How about:
"Some in Big Oil Misled the Public Into Believing More Plastic Would Be Recycled Than Could Be"
The thing is, plastics recycling is not all that complicated to explain, compared to say health care policy.
"Part of the problem with mixed plastics recycling is insufficient participation. Manufacturers cannot meet % recycled content goals if consumers don't participate. "Another is over-participation. When in doubt, leave it out. Over-eager recyclers contaminate feedstock with mayo. "
Not really that political.
