10 Feb 2021 --- The plastic waste crisis in the US is facing renewed scrutiny following the Recycling Leadership Council (RLC) publication of a blueprint detailing how the US government could unify its disparate recycling systems to create a more circular economy. While members of US Congress are lauding the blueprint and calling for immediate implementation, Greenpeace is accusing the RLC of attempting to shirk responsibility and force taxpayers to carry the burden caused by industry.