[DrBoring]

> that this should be intrinsic to product design at this point

I don't think it is feasible to engineer products in a way which optimizes their disposal. Certainly that is not something most consumers are concerned with. Surely if it were, there would be fewer manufacturers selling junk fall-apart products.

> Politicians should be melted at the stake (pour molten plastic over them) - as they have failed to hold ZERO petroleum (plastics) producing company TRULY accountable for anything.

I find it unlikely that many politicians are interested in holding to account any plastics manufacturer for the pollution caused by their products. But, for exactly what should they be held accountable ?

And, on whose onus the proper disposal of plastics products? I say it's the consumer, not the manufacturer.