what logical fallacy is used

My opponent will say that recycling isn’t an issue here, but that’s just because they don’t care about the sea turtles or other marine life affected by plastic in the oceans

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The logical fallacy used in this statement is known as ad hominem. It attacks the opponent's character or motives rather than addressing the actual argument about recycling.
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