How has plastic recycling/repurposing changed over time (past years/decades)?

discuss what happens to plastic we ‘recycle’ (put in the right bin) once collected (generally in the U.S. and/or in your area specifically, if possible). What percentage of the material picked up is actually repurposed/recycled? Give examples of how it is repurposed. What happens to the portions that are not actually reused/recycled? How has plastic recycling/repurposing changed over time (past years/decades)? If you can, discuss any role played by the petroleum industry in encouraging/discouraging plastic recycling, their motivations, etc. Provide citations for the resources used. Use more than one source use online resource