It wasn’t intended to indicate plastics’ recyclability. But consumers misinterpreted it, and the industry encouraged them. This is an excerpt from Consumed: How Big Brands Got Us Hooked on Plastic.
WASHINGTON, D.C., USA — The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's also universally confusing. It's ...
The "chasing arrows" logo is universally recognized as a sign to recycle, but the Environmental Protection Agency is now saying it's also universally confusing. It's recommending tossing the symbol ...
The city claims the companies knowingly deceive consumers into believing that plastic bags are recyclable, when, in fact, they are not.