This has been repeatedly shown to be only partially true. From Sri Lanka, in bite sized form, the common theme of news of a developed country carelessly sending

This has been repeatedly shown to be only partially true. From Sri Lanka, in bite sized form, the common theme of news of a developed country carelessly sending their junk over to be "managed" [1]. Currently an ongoing mini scandal in Sri Lanka regarding the individuals who were taking non recyclable stuff and were found dumping it into waterways. This doesn't exonerate anyone from what is being done, but the point of entry into the sea for these plastics is not necessarily the point of origin. So take it as we are all in this together. Fighting over who's really to blame is a waste of time. What do we need instead? Working to reduce and helping to direct people to recycle wherever possible. From the perspective of the general engineer on hacker news, use tools at your disposal to further the message as far as possible. Even if someone feels encouraged to recycle mostly as a virtue signal, it's fine if they do it correctly. From developed nations, mandates around plastic consumerism and technology jumps would be great. Basically more nuanced conversations and positive actions vs "not our problem" write offs. [1] https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1OWy8nBK8N/?igshid=1qi3c58kyuewv https://www.instagram.com/tv/B1OWy8nBK8N/?igshid=1qi3c58kyue...