> From the POV of the recycler, it's an unwanted byproduct of collecting #1 and #2 bottles. From the wikipedia article linked above. "When many plastics recyc

> From the POV of the recycler, it's an unwanted byproduct of collecting #1 and #2 bottles. From the wikipedia article linked above. "When many plastics recycling programs were first being implemented in communities across the United States, only plastics with RICs "1" and "2" (polyethylene terephthalate and high-density polyethylene, respectively) were accepted to be recycled. The list of acceptable plastic items has grown since then" > Mandates banning bad packaging would do more than trying to train consumers. A ban would be great. I think it's not politically feasible on a large scale in the U.S.