Recycling isn't a distraction, but it won't stop climate change either
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Updates every hour. Last Updated: 30-Oct-2026 09:17 ET (30-Oct-2026 13:17 GMT/UTC)
For years we've been told that governments and corporations promoting individual actions like recycling are conveniently distracting citizens from wanting large-scale action on climate change. Is it true?
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