'Recyclability' row misses the point

For too long, retailers have relied almost exclusively on "recyclability" as the measure of whether a product is environmentally sound

10 January 2021 - 00:05 By ADAM MINTER

If a plastic Greek yogurt cup has a label that says it's recyclable, is it actually recyclable? The question isn't just philosophical...

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