California AG Fights Exxon Over Alleged Misinformation on Plastics Recycling
California AG Takes Action Against ExxonMobil
California Attorney General Rob Bonta (D) on Monday filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil, alleging that the company has engaged in a decades-long effort to mislead the public about the recyclability of plastics. The lawsuit accuses the corporation of deceiving Californians for half a century with i
Details of the Lawsuit
Through the lawsuit, filed in the San Francisco County Superior Court, the attorney general aims to compel ExxonMobil to end its allegedly deceptive practices, while also securing an abatement fund and civil penalties for harm caused to the community. Bonta stated, "Plastics are everywhere, from the deepest parts of our oceans, the highest peaks on earth, and even in our bodies, causing irreversible damage to our environment and potentially our health."
Allegations and Industry Response
- Bonta accused ExxonMobil of misleading the public regarding plastic recycling solutions.
- The lawsuit identifies ExxonMobil as the largest producer of plastic polymers used in single-use plastics.
- Environmental groups lauded the lawsuit as a critical step in addressing industrial deception.
The attorney general's complaint emphasizes that today's recycling capabilities are insufficient to contend with the volumes of plastic produced, alleging that ExxonMobil has known this for decades. As this lawsuit unfolds, it may redefine accountability in the plastics industry.
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