After all the negative media lately, it’s not surprising if the general public think it’s a waste of time. So, should we still recycle?

After all the negative media lately, it’s not surprising if the general public think it’s a waste of time. So, should we still recycle?
As the owner of a new social-enterprise that is making products out of recycled plastic to help the environment, I have studied the supply chain in detail over the last six months. And I believe that more can be done. These are my suggestions:
After we place our plastic rubbish into recycle bins, we often forget about it. However, there's a massive process required afterwards to turn it into something useful again.
Have you ever wondered how plastic products are made? They begin as a petroleum liquid or gas, and are turned into these pellets or microbeads...