In the years since the creation of Earth Day, we've seen the topic of environmentalism become extremely politicized on the left. But the very companies that create these waste products prefer to make “virgin” products instead of reusing the old cans and bottles. Over the past two decades the problem has gotten worse and now green activist groups like Break Free From Plastic have branded “Woca-Cola” the world's most polluting brand in regard to plastic waste. A similar study in Ohio estimated that roughly a third of all roadside litter came from beverage containers. One of the most innovative ideas is to create a recycling market by having minimum recycling content incentives and requirements.

Source: Daily Nation May 07, 2021 05:37 UTC