California sues ExxonMobil, says it lied about plastics recycling

SAN FRANCISCO, California: The state of California has taken oil giant ExxonMobil to court for allegedly lying to the public for half a century when it promised them that the plastics it produced would be recycled.

Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said that less than five percent of plastic is recycled into other plastic products in the U.S., even though the items are labeled as "recyclable." As a result, the