California takes on Exxon: groundbreaking lawsuit exposes plastic deception
California Attorney General Rob Bonta has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil.
He alleges that the oil giant misled the public about the recyclability of plastics.
The lawsuit was initiated in San Francisco County.
It follows years of investigation and has been hailed by environmental advocates as a pivotal moment in the fight against plastic pollution.
Critics say Exxon and others have long perpetuated myths about recycling, masking the reality of low recycling rates while continuing to ramp up plastic production.