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Experts decry ‘funny math’ of plastics industry’s ‘advanced recycling’ claims

Environmental experts say there’s a strong possibility that a federal bill will be introduced in the U.S. that seeks to strengthen an industry known as “advanced recycling,” or “chemical recycling.”

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Chemical recycling: ‘Green’ plastics solution makes more pollution: Report

A recently published investigation finds U.S. chemical recycling facilities are making fuel and chemicals, but not new plastics, while generating air pollution and toxic waste. That ‘green tech’ could soon go global.
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