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Bookmark or Share- Turning plastic trash into recycled treasure | World Economic ForumSince the 1950s, the increase in mass production of plastics has led to 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic waste. Unfortunately, 12% of this waste has been incinerated and only 9% successfully recycled with the rest buried in landfills all over the world. As plastic takes hundreds of years to degrade, most of it still exists in some form.
- We know plastic pollution is bad - The World Economic ForumNumerous single-use plastic items are widespread in our oceans. Image: Statista On top of this, research suggests that microplastics affect the ability of marine microorganisms to absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen.
- Tourism without plastic: potential pitfalls and solutionsThe Basecamp Maasai Brand transforms discarded mosquito repellent bottles and other plastic items into items such as jewellery. Image: Marina Novelli “Tourists bring rubbish, and we found a way to sell it back to them” was the tangible benefit shared by the guide during a visit of the BMB workshop.
- Top 25 recycling facts and statistics for 2022 - The World Economic ForumIn many cases, plastic recycling is more costly and energy-intensive than creating plastic from raw materials, contributing to the low recycling rates. Misinformation is rampant, and plastic is being recycled at an even lower rate than previously estimated. The recycling industry has a long way to go when it comes to plastic waste.
- This is how long everyday plastic items last in the oceanSingle-use man-made items like plastic bottles and disposable diapers can take up to 500 years to break down in the ocean. But governments are starting to fight back against global plastic pollution. Nature and Biodiversity
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