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Plastics: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (HBO)

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Environment, agriculture & food systemsMedia, journalism & propaganda

What it is

John Oliver explains how plastics harm the planet and why recycling is not the solution consumers have been led to believe. He argues corporations and policymakers must act, not just individuals.

Why Hacker News recommends it

HN cites it as a clear explanation of how industry shifted recycling responsibility onto consumers and why most plastic isn't recycled.

  • 1 people recommended it
  • 1 different months
  • 0 strong recommendations
  • first 2021, last 2021

What HN commenters said

  1. “check out John Oliver's Last Week Tonight on plastics”

    Makes a good case on corporate gaslighting about plastic recycling

    cableshaft, 2021-05 · Recommendation · in “Charlie Munger calls BTC disgusting and contrary to the interest of civilization”

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Topics: plastic waste, recycling myth, corporate responsibility, environment, john oliver

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