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Universal ‘chasing arrows’ recycling symbol could be dumped in US
(theguardian.com)
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Your argument that companies made the decision for us is valid up until I start thinking about plastic cutlery.
Nobody is forcing anyone to buy plastic forks/spoons for their picnics or potlucks. That's all a consumer decision based on the convenience of throwing the mess away versus washing dishes.
I don't disagree with you at all, but I feel the need to point out that our hands aren't clean either.