Consumers have initiated a lawsuit against major plastics producers, including Exxon Mobil and Chevron, alleging that these companies misled the public regarding the effectiveness of plastic recycling. The lawsuit claims that the misinformation led to increased consumer costs and contributed to global waste issues. The suit highlights that these companies have been aware of the limitations of plastic recycling for years. In a related environmental matter, the state of Maryland has also filed a lawsuit against W.L. Gore & Associates, accusing the company of contaminating local drinking water and natural resources with toxic PFAS chemicals, which have been linked to health risks. The Maryland lawsuit claims that Gore prioritized profits over safety, resulting in decades of pollution in the area.