Summary
- California has filed a lawsuit against ExxonMobil for misleading the public about the effectiveness of plastic recycling.
- The lawsuit alleges that ExxonMobil knew recycling was not a viable solution to plastic pollution but still promoted it.
- California is seeking the creation of an Exxon-funded “abatement” fund to address ongoing plastic pollution issues.
- The lawsuit comes at a time when global negotiations are ongoing to address plastic pollution.