Matt and Nick break down the news that California’s attorney general has opened an investigation into companies promoting the idea that plastics can be recycled, when in reality, it’s not that simple.

They also talk about recycling aluminum, glass, and paper compared to recycling plastic.

Source material for today’s show:

• California Investigating Oil Companies For Alleged Plastic Recycling Deception : NPR

• Analysis: Big Oil's plastic boom threatens U.N.'s 'historic' pollution pact | Reuters

• The Best Materials To Recycle for the Environment – Germantown News & Shelby-Sun Times (shelby-news.com)

• Is Aluminum More Sustainable Than Plastic? (Aluminum vs Plastic Comparison) - Better Meets Reality

• Glass Vs Plastic: Which one is more eco-friendly? – LastObject

• Which Plastics Are the Least Recyclable? (msn.com)