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Bookmark or Share- 8 inspiring innovations that are helping to fight plastic pollutionPlastic waste and pollution are now threatening the health and well-being of humans and ecosystems the world over. Every year, out of an unimaginable 300 million tonnes of plastic produced, half is made into single-use items: takeaway cups, food wrappers, grocery bags and more.
- 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
- We know plastic pollution is bad - The World Economic ForumMuch of the plastic that doesn’t make it to the recycling plant ends up in our rivers and ocean. Not only is this a danger to the animals and plants whose habitats have become aquatic garbage patches, but it also poses a threat to the climate, as plastic releases greenhouse gases as it slowly breaks down.
- Which countries have bans on single-use plastics? | World Economic ForumThe European Union – plans to ban single-use plastic items such as straws, forks, knives and cotton buds by 2021. China – has announced a plan to ban non-degradable bags in all cities and towns by 2022.
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