- Blame for plastic pollution is misdirected at individual consumers.
- Since excess plastic is dumped into the ocean, studies show that Americans likely ingest plastic ingested by fish in seafood.
- Profit Motive: In the 1950s, major food and beverage companies recognized single-use plastic (bags, bottles, containers) was less expensive than recyclables (ie glass).
- In anticipation of push-back, companies formed non-profit Keep America Beautiful to promote societal responsibility for recycling on individuals.
- Major plastic pollution reduction won’t occur until less is used in the first place.
