Is Recycling Plastic a Scam? Johnson Angers the Recycling Industry - TLDR News

The video discusses the challenges of plastic recycling in the UK, highlighting that a significant portion of plastic waste is exported, often leading to illegal dumping or burning abroad. It examines the legal and capacity issues surrounding recycling, as well as political responses, including proposed legislation to ban exports to non-OECD countries. The Prime Minister's recent comments on reducing single-use plastics and the mixed reactions they received are also covered. The video concludes by questioning the effectiveness of recycling compared to reducing plastic consumption.

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