Regarding “In Plastics War, the Industry Fights Back” (Business News, May 21), plastic remains in the environment for hundreds of years, which is why we continue to find plastic in every corner of the planet, from remote alpine peaks to the deepest ocean trenches, and in the stomachs of animals and humans alike. And we’re adding about eight million tons a year to the problem. Meanwhile, industry-group claims that plastic bags are recyclable are misleading at best. The article notes that only 5.5% of bags are recycled according...

Source: Wall Street Journal June 02, 2019 19:01 UTC