California’s plastic recycling rates remain in the single digits as landmark law stalls

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By EHN CuratorsJan 14, 2026, 6:52 pm187 pts
Despite its reputation as a national leader on plastic waste, California is recycling only a tiny fraction of common plastic packaging, according to new state data.

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