Behind Closed Doors: Why the U.S. Is Fighting Global Efforts to Tackle Plastic Pollution
Ever get the feeling that the world’s problems are wrapped, shrink-wrapped, then bubble-wrapped in plastic—just to make sure Mother Earth can’t breathe? Oh, I feel you . Every time I toss out another baggie, I’m convinced a government agent somewhere is giving me a slow wink—because if you believe the latest leaked memo, U.S. diplomats are elbowing their way into the front row of the “Let’s Keep Plastic Forever” parade . Fifty-seven million extra tons of plastic pollution every year, and they’re playing defense like their 401K is invested in water bottles . I mean, are we collectively auditioning to be the main characters in the world’s least flattering landfill documentary? Or is the real recycling happening with our environmental promises? As someone who gets sentimental over a good SEO strategy, I’ve got to ask: If plastic is in everything…are we just optimizing for our own extinction here? LEARN MORE
A leaked memo revealed that U.S. diplomats are subverting efforts to limit global plastic production, doing so as worldwide plastic pollution grows to over 57 million tons annually. What do you think?

“It doesn’t matter what they do, the papier-mâché revolution is imminent.”
Trent Stensby, Systems Analyst

“Plastic is a vital resource for a thriving landfill.”
Scarlet McCollum, Bookmark Manufacturer

“If plastic is so bad then why is it in my blood?”
Joseph Fogliani, Bin Filler














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