California sues ExxonMobil over plastics recycling 'deception'

Published On Sep 23, 2024, 5:13 PM

California's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, accusing the company of running a long-term deceptive campaign regarding the effectiveness of plastics recycling. The lawsuit claims that Exxon misled the public into believing that plastics recycling was a solution to plastic pollution, despite knowing that only a tiny amount of waste could actually be processed into usable materials. ExxonMobil refutes the claims, stating that California's recycling system is inefficient and that they have processed significant amounts of plastic waste. This lawsuit marks a significant moment, as it's the first instance of U.S. officials attempting to hold an oil company accountable for alleged deceptive practices related to plastics recycling.