Researchers Challenge Misleading Language Around Plastic Waste Solutions

Researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions

Solutions to the plastic waste crisis are often pitched using words that can skew value judgments, new research argues. The paper, authored by the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at The University of Manchester, explores the consequences of terminology choices on end-of-life solutions for plastic waste. While recycling has long been touted as a solution for plastic sustainability, it comes in many forms, and can sometimes serve as a smokesc…

Researchers question ’misleading’ plastic recycling terms

MRW Researchers question ’misleading’ plastic recycling terms Research paper from University of Manchester suggests ‘directional terminology’ should be dropped in order to reduce value-judgementsResearchers question ’misleading’ plastic recycling terms MRW Reporter

Manchester researchers challenge misleading language around plastic waste solutions

Solutions to the plastic waste crisis are often pitched using words that can skew value judgements, new research argues.The paper, authored by the Sustainable Materials Innovation Hub at The University of Manchester, explores the consequences of terminology choices on end-of-life solutions for plastic waste. While recycling has long been touted as a solution for plastic sustainability - it comes in many forms, and can sometimes serve as a smokes…