Davis Allen
@davisallen.bsky.social
senior investigative researcher at the center for climate integrity / fossil fuel industry disinformation / historian of capitalism and the environment / swamp guy #envhist 🍉 #COYS
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"Advanced recycling” won't solve the plastic waste crisis.
As CCI Senior Investigative Researcher @davisallen.bsky.social told @calmatters.org: “Almost any solution that is based on the idea that plastics can widely be recycled just isn’t really going to work.”
As CCI Senior Investigative Researcher @davisallen.bsky.social told @calmatters.org: “Almost any solution that is based on the idea that plastics can widely be recycled just isn’t really going to work.”
A Bay Area startup sold a plastic recycling dream. Neighbors call it just another incinerator
As California writes plastic waste rules that would affect advanced recycling, Resynergi says it will leave for a more welcoming state.
calmatters.org
October 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
"Advanced recycling” won't solve the plastic waste crisis.
As CCI Senior Investigative Researcher @davisallen.bsky.social told @calmatters.org: “Almost any solution that is based on the idea that plastics can widely be recycled just isn’t really going to work.”
As CCI Senior Investigative Researcher @davisallen.bsky.social told @calmatters.org: “Almost any solution that is based on the idea that plastics can widely be recycled just isn’t really going to work.”
In most applications, I think use of AI is driven less by the promise of improved outcomes than the capacity to present a choice as authoritative or rational in a way that is beyond criticism. Basically, the idea that because something is derived from AI it must be right.
September 19, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In most applications, I think use of AI is driven less by the promise of improved outcomes than the capacity to present a choice as authoritative or rational in a way that is beyond criticism. Basically, the idea that because something is derived from AI it must be right.
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Discussion around advanced recycling is "driven less by the merits or feasibility" of the technology, and more by Big Oil's need to offer a solution "that doesn’t restrict the exponential growth in plastics production," said CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social during a recent panel w/ @eliorg.bsky.social.
Chemical Recycling: More Pollution? Or a Sustainability Solution for Plastic?
YouTube video by Environmental Law Institute
www.youtube.com
September 3, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Discussion around advanced recycling is "driven less by the merits or feasibility" of the technology, and more by Big Oil's need to offer a solution "that doesn’t restrict the exponential growth in plastics production," said CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social during a recent panel w/ @eliorg.bsky.social.
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A 'maddening' new bombshell report revealing the fraud of plastics recycling.
@rebeccajohn.bsky.social reports for @desmog.com on an exclusive document showing the petrochemical industry knew as early as 1974 that recycling was a false solution.
www.desmog.com/2025/08/05/m...
@rebeccajohn.bsky.social reports for @desmog.com on an exclusive document showing the petrochemical industry knew as early as 1974 that recycling was a false solution.
www.desmog.com/2025/08/05/m...
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
www.desmog.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:04 PM
A 'maddening' new bombshell report revealing the fraud of plastics recycling.
@rebeccajohn.bsky.social reports for @desmog.com on an exclusive document showing the petrochemical industry knew as early as 1974 that recycling was a false solution.
www.desmog.com/2025/08/05/m...
@rebeccajohn.bsky.social reports for @desmog.com on an exclusive document showing the petrochemical industry knew as early as 1974 that recycling was a false solution.
www.desmog.com/2025/08/05/m...
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“It's further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social @climateintegrity.org
New evidence shows DuPont knew 50 years ago recycling "not feasible"
New evidence shows DuPont knew 50 years ago recycling "not feasible"
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
www.desmog.com
August 5, 2025 at 4:17 PM
“It's further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social @climateintegrity.org
New evidence shows DuPont knew 50 years ago recycling "not feasible"
New evidence shows DuPont knew 50 years ago recycling "not feasible"
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NEW: The president of one of the world's largest plastics producers acknowledged in 1974 that recycling plastic was "not feasible."
It's “further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social.
It's “further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social.
‘Maddening’ Proof Plastics Industry Knew Recycling Was False Solution in 1974, New Document Shows
Exclusive finding by DeSmog shows high-level industry awareness that recycling plastic ‘not feasible’ as companies face lawsuits over alleged public deception campaign.
www.desmog.com
August 5, 2025 at 1:43 PM
NEW: The president of one of the world's largest plastics producers acknowledged in 1974 that recycling plastic was "not feasible."
It's “further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social.
It's “further proof that the plastics industry has been actively deceiving the public for decades about the recyclability of plastics” says @davisallen.bsky.social.
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Big Oil and the plastics industry are misleading the public about "advanced recycling." Even industry insiders concede that it's a false solution to the plastic pollution crisis.
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social breaks down his latest investigation in @commondreams.org 👇
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social breaks down his latest investigation in @commondreams.org 👇
Advanced Recycling Is a Fraud—And the Big Oil Plastics Industry Knows It | Common Dreams
This is just a new version of a sad and familiar story: the plastics industry's attempt to use the idea of recycling to protect its license to operate and continue producing ever-greater amounts of pl...
www.commondreams.org
May 12, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Big Oil and the plastics industry are misleading the public about "advanced recycling." Even industry insiders concede that it's a false solution to the plastic pollution crisis.
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social breaks down his latest investigation in @commondreams.org 👇
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social breaks down his latest investigation in @commondreams.org 👇
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People are growing worried about the plastic pollution problem — and that’s worrying Big Oil and the plastics industry.
In the words of one industry consultant, Big Oil has an “[u]rgent need for success stories.”
But will they ever come? CCI’s @davisallen.bsky.social explains.
In the words of one industry consultant, Big Oil has an “[u]rgent need for success stories.”
But will they ever come? CCI’s @davisallen.bsky.social explains.
May 16, 2025 at 6:27 PM
People are growing worried about the plastic pollution problem — and that’s worrying Big Oil and the plastics industry.
In the words of one industry consultant, Big Oil has an “[u]rgent need for success stories.”
But will they ever come? CCI’s @davisallen.bsky.social explains.
In the words of one industry consultant, Big Oil has an “[u]rgent need for success stories.”
But will they ever come? CCI’s @davisallen.bsky.social explains.
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Big Oil and the plastics industry are deceptively marketing "advanced recycling" as a solution — even as industry insiders point out its limitations.
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about his recent investigative report, "The Fraud of Plastic Recycling."
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about his recent investigative report, "The Fraud of Plastic Recycling."
May 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Big Oil and the plastics industry are deceptively marketing "advanced recycling" as a solution — even as industry insiders point out its limitations.
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about his recent investigative report, "The Fraud of Plastic Recycling."
CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social spoke to CBS News about his recent investigative report, "The Fraud of Plastic Recycling."
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Touted by Big Oil and the plastics industry as a major breakthrough, "advanced recycling" is anything but. Our hidden gem of the week unpacks how the technology is neither novel, scalable, nor environmentally friendly.
By @davisallen.bsky.social in @climateintegrity.org
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By @davisallen.bsky.social in @climateintegrity.org
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May 13, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Touted by Big Oil and the plastics industry as a major breakthrough, "advanced recycling" is anything but. Our hidden gem of the week unpacks how the technology is neither novel, scalable, nor environmentally friendly.
By @davisallen.bsky.social in @climateintegrity.org
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1/2 „#Plastic producers have pushed “advanced #recycling” as a salve to the plastic waste crisis despite knowing for years that it is not a technically or economically feasible solution, a new report argues.“ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report
Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitations
www.theguardian.com
May 6, 2025 at 7:06 PM
1/2 „#Plastic producers have pushed “advanced #recycling” as a salve to the plastic waste crisis despite knowing for years that it is not a technically or economically feasible solution, a new report argues.“ www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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"Advanced" recycling is not:
❌ new or groundbreaking
❌ able to address hard-to-recycle plastics
❌ environmentally friendly
❌ circular
Don't take our word for it. Read what plastics industry insiders have said: 👇
❌ new or groundbreaking
❌ able to address hard-to-recycle plastics
❌ environmentally friendly
❌ circular
Don't take our word for it. Read what plastics industry insiders have said: 👇
The Fraud of Advanced Recycling | Center for Climate Integrity
How Big Oil and the Plastics Industry are Promoting a False Solution to the Plastic Waste Crisis
climateintegrity.org
May 8, 2025 at 6:14 PM
"Advanced" recycling is not:
❌ new or groundbreaking
❌ able to address hard-to-recycle plastics
❌ environmentally friendly
❌ circular
Don't take our word for it. Read what plastics industry insiders have said: 👇
❌ new or groundbreaking
❌ able to address hard-to-recycle plastics
❌ environmentally friendly
❌ circular
Don't take our word for it. Read what plastics industry insiders have said: 👇
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“They’re claiming it’s a solution and it’s not, and they know it." Great piece exposing the truth about chemical recycling, based on the new @climateintegrity.org report, from @grist.org @josephwintervhs.bsky.social @davisallen.bsky.social #plasticpollution #advancedrecycling
Plastics companies know about chemical recycling’s shortcomings — but still sell it as a solution
A new report casts doubt on industry narratives about the “revolutionary” technology.
grist.org
May 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
“They’re claiming it’s a solution and it’s not, and they know it." Great piece exposing the truth about chemical recycling, based on the new @climateintegrity.org report, from @grist.org @josephwintervhs.bsky.social @davisallen.bsky.social #plasticpollution #advancedrecycling
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Big Oil and the plastics industry want you to think that “advanced recycling” is a solution to the plastic waste crisis.
“But they know the problems, the limitations," CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social tells @dharna.bsky.social about our new investigation.
“But they know the problems, the limitations," CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social tells @dharna.bsky.social about our new investigation.
Plastics industry pushed ‘advanced recycling’ despite knowing problems – report
Producers promoted chemical recycling – processes used to break plastics into constituent molecules – but knew of limitations
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Big Oil and the plastics industry want you to think that “advanced recycling” is a solution to the plastic waste crisis.
“But they know the problems, the limitations," CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social tells @dharna.bsky.social about our new investigation.
“But they know the problems, the limitations," CCI's @davisallen.bsky.social tells @dharna.bsky.social about our new investigation.
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First @davisallen.bsky.social exposed how the oil industry promoted recycling knowing full well it wouldn't address plastic waste
Now it is "advanced recycling,” the same problem dressed up as a new "solution" -- check out his report! climateintegrity.org/projects/adv...
Now it is "advanced recycling,” the same problem dressed up as a new "solution" -- check out his report! climateintegrity.org/projects/adv...
The Fraud of Advanced Recycling | Center for Climate Integrity
How Big Oil and the Plastics Industry are Promoting a False Solution to the Plastic Waste Crisis
climateintegrity.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:38 PM
First @davisallen.bsky.social exposed how the oil industry promoted recycling knowing full well it wouldn't address plastic waste
Now it is "advanced recycling,” the same problem dressed up as a new "solution" -- check out his report! climateintegrity.org/projects/adv...
Now it is "advanced recycling,” the same problem dressed up as a new "solution" -- check out his report! climateintegrity.org/projects/adv...
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NEW: Big Oil and the plastics industry market “advanced recycling” as a solution to the plastic waste crisis. But their claims are undermined by their own words and experts.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
The Fraud of Advanced Recycling | Center for Climate Integrity
How Big Oil and the Plastics Industry are Promoting a False Solution to the Plastic Waste Crisis
climateintegrity.org
May 8, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: Big Oil and the plastics industry market “advanced recycling” as a solution to the plastic waste crisis. But their claims are undermined by their own words and experts.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
Our new report shows how "advanced recycling" is a deceptive industry ploy to keep producing more plastic.
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NEW: We analyzed how State Farm's rate hike in California forces the rising costs of climate disasters onto policyholders — instead of the Big Oil companies fueling the crisis.
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
Analysis: State Farm Policyholders Will Pay $841 More on Average than in 2023 Under New Rate Hike | Center for Climate Integrity
Ahead of April 8 Hearings, New Report Breaks Down How State Farm’s Rate Hike in California Will Force the Rising Costs of Climate Disasters onto Policyholders — Instead of the Big Oil Companies Fuelin...
climateintegrity.org
March 31, 2025 at 4:17 PM
NEW: We analyzed how State Farm's rate hike in California forces the rising costs of climate disasters onto policyholders — instead of the Big Oil companies fueling the crisis.
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
The average homeowner will pay $841 more in 2025 than in 2023.
Big Oil will pay $0.
climateintegrity.org/news/view/an...
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🚨NEW: Nearly 200 groups — including CCI — are urging Democratic leaders @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to unite their caucuses to oppose any proposal that could give immunity to the fossil fuel industry and shield Big Oil from accountability. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Fossil fuel lobby pushes for immunity, threatening future climate litigation
Nearly 200 groups urge Congress to reject fossil fuel industry immunity efforts, fearing long-term damage to climate lawsuits
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 4:05 PM
🚨NEW: Nearly 200 groups — including CCI — are urging Democratic leaders @schumer.senate.gov and @hakeem-jeffries.bsky.social to unite their caucuses to oppose any proposal that could give immunity to the fossil fuel industry and shield Big Oil from accountability. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
CCI's research team is hiring a paid summer intern -- please share with anyone who might be a good fit! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
The Center for Climate Integrity hiring Research Intern in Washington, DC | LinkedIn
Posted 6:39:05 PM. The Center for Climate Integrity (CCI) seeks a Research Intern to support the organization’s work…See this and similar jobs on LinkedIn.
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March 13, 2025 at 3:09 PM
CCI's research team is hiring a paid summer intern -- please share with anyone who might be a good fit! www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/41...
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Note that the U.S. Constitution falls afoul of these guidelines, with its stated intent to "establish Justice" and provide "equal protection of the laws".
"history" is among the flag words in the federal social media censorship directions.
Also "dignity" and "respect."
Also "dignity" and "respect."
March 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Note that the U.S. Constitution falls afoul of these guidelines, with its stated intent to "establish Justice" and provide "equal protection of the laws".
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Pouring one out for all thousands of white journalists who are trying to figure out how to continue to frame each of these as a strange, mysterious and inexplicable body spasms shorn of any context or meaning
Following Elon Musk, the world's richest man, two speakers at CPAC, Steve Bannon, who was pardoned by Donald Trump, and Mexican actor Eduardo Verástegui, have now given Nazi salutes.
This is a major scandal + should push us all to mobilize, protest, and call out #CPAC for what it is: a Nazi rally.
This is a major scandal + should push us all to mobilize, protest, and call out #CPAC for what it is: a Nazi rally.
February 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
Pouring one out for all thousands of white journalists who are trying to figure out how to continue to frame each of these as a strange, mysterious and inexplicable body spasms shorn of any context or meaning
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Hannah Einbinder rightly called out Big Oil for fueling the climate and plastic waste crises:
“The fossil fuel industry is to blame for the climate crisis and they need to pay to clean up the mess that they made.”
👏👏👏
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
“The fossil fuel industry is to blame for the climate crisis and they need to pay to clean up the mess that they made.”
👏👏👏
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Hannah Einbinder Calls Out Chevron, Fossil Fuel Industry for Climate Damage During Critics Choice Awards Acceptance Speech
"They need to pay to clean up the mess that they made," the 'Hacks' star said.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
February 8, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Hannah Einbinder rightly called out Big Oil for fueling the climate and plastic waste crises:
“The fossil fuel industry is to blame for the climate crisis and they need to pay to clean up the mess that they made.”
👏👏👏
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
“The fossil fuel industry is to blame for the climate crisis and they need to pay to clean up the mess that they made.”
👏👏👏
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
pete davidson removing his tattoos is probably indicative of a broader cultural shift toward conservatism and away from individual expression and all of that. at the same time, if i had *pete davidson’s tattoos* i’d want to get them removed too.
February 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
pete davidson removing his tattoos is probably indicative of a broader cultural shift toward conservatism and away from individual expression and all of that. at the same time, if i had *pete davidson’s tattoos* i’d want to get them removed too.