If recycling is harmful are we addicted?

Addiction Economy Thought for The Day - this is an intriguing take on the addiction economy concept here from Michael Woudenberg.

It wouldn't be an 'addiction' if the plastic really was recycled in an effective and sustainable way and so the harm is the critical aspect not the feel good/addictive nature of the act itself?

Is it perhaps an example of predatory marketing which is just greenwashing, and misinformation which leads us to think we are doing the right thing when all we are doing is falling for another load of BS from companies with an unethical business model?

Thanks Michael, will ponder!