Why A Lot of Plastic Isn't Getting Recycled

<p>Oakland resident Paul Beach cares a lot about recycling. So, he was troubled to hear rumors that all his carefully sorted recyclables might be going into the landfill. He wants to know, how much of our recycling is actually getting recycled? Turns out, when it comes to plastic, not a lot.</p><p>Additional Reading:</p>  'You Can't Recycle Your Way Out': California's Plastic Problem and What We Can Do About It California's Plastic Problem Prop Fest playlist Listen to a transcript of this episode <p><br></p><p>Your support makes KQED podcasts possible. You can show your l...