Nice explanation. I actually (as a long time recycler) feel better after reading it.
https://thehill.com/changing-america/sustainability/environment/3712999-why-most-plastic-isnt-getting-recycled/
I do recycle, but fact is that most of the stuff ends up in the landfill.
It should also be said that there is a corporate push to emphasize recycling because it keeps Americans buying stuff when we should all be reducing and reusing a lot more: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/31/822597631/plastic-wars-three-takeaways-from-the-fight-over-the-future-of-plastics
Agreed. Here in liberal land my wife and I have great access to stuff that is in packaging we can compost.