DuPont Letter Shows Plastics Industry Dismissed Recycling as Viable Solution in 1974

DuPont letter shows plastics industry dismissed recycling as viable solution in 1974

A newly unearthed 1974 letter from DuPont’s then-chairman reveals the company knew its plastic products could not be recycled, even as the industry later promoted recycling to fend off regulation.Rebecca John reports for DeSmog.In short:The 1974 correspondence shows top DuPont executive Charles Brelsford McCoy rejecting a bicentennial recycling pilot, saying the firm’s plastics were unrecoverable once mixed with additives.The document lands as n…

‘Maddening’ proof plastics industry knew recycling was false solution in 1974, new document shows

Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.

‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows

Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.