As Philadelphia struggles to recycle its recylables, another piece of legislation making its way through Harrisburg would furhter set back statewide sustainability efforts.
House Bill 1808 is part of an effort by the American Chemistry Council to reclassify recycling to allow burning single-use plastics (similar to fossil fuels) for crude oil, jet fuel, and incineration. Under the legislation, this process can still be classified as “recycling” facilities.
Environmental advocates say that passing this bill will mean more fracking to make single-use plastics and more pollution.
PennEnvironment is urging Philadelphia residents to call their State Senators to vote no on this legislation.
Talking points that PennEnvironment suggests:
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