I mean I guess it's nice that a mainstream press outlet is finally admitting what has been known for 20+ years--that recycling, with few exceptions like aluminu

I mean I guess it's nice that a mainstream press outlet is finally admitting what has been known for 20+ years--that recycling, with few exceptions like aluminum, is a big waste of energy and wealth and is a net negative for the environment overall--but only when they can somehow blame it on "big oil." Maybe we can end the idiotic ritual of sorting our garbage like hobos now? The focus should be on reducing plastic usage overall and using paper-based materials except where absolutely necessary. The recycling catechism telling us the answer to waste is recycling has probably done more harm than good because it has prevented us from thinking properly about the problem.