California has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the oil giant of misleading the public about the recyclability of plastics. The suit claims that ExxonMobil has been aware for decades that recycling plastic on a large scale is not feasible, yet has continued to promote plastic products as recyclable. This move by California is seen as an effort to hold the company accountable for its role in the global plastic pollution crisis.
California sues ExxonMobil for misleading public on plastic recycling.
The lawsuit alleges ExxonMobil knew recycling plastic on a large scale was not feasible.
Despite this knowledge, ExxonMobil continued to promote plastics as recyclable.
This legal action is part of California’s broader initiative to address the global plastic pollution crisis.
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