Top 25 recycling facts and statistics for 2022 - The World …
Jun 22, 2022 · These 25 recycling facts and statistics show the state of plastic, paper, aluminum, glass, electronic and food recycling in 2022. Materials like glass and aluminum have high …
Why is black plastic packaging so hard to recycle? - The World …
Dec 16, 2019 · Plastic waste is polluting our ecosystems. About 8 million tonnes of plastic ends up in the world’s oceans every year. But despite the growing environmental threat from plastic …
Survey reveals why people don’t recycle more | World Economic …
Nov 18, 2021 · A lack of programmes and services is the top barrier to greater recycling uptake, a global sustainability survey shows. Globally, 64% of people feel personally responsible for …
We know plastic pollution is bad - The World Economic Forum
Jan 19, 2022 · Image: McKinsey & Company. In 2019, the CIEL estimated that production and incineration of plastic would add 850 million metric tons of greenhouse gases to the …
Does your plastic recycling always get recycled? | World Economic …
Sep 16, 2020 · Up to 31% of plastic exported from Europe for recycling doesn’t end up being recycled, a new study estimates. Thousands of tonnes could be ending up in the oceans. …
Why most plastic isn't recyclable, according to Greenpeace | World ...
Nov 1, 2022 · Only 5-6% of plastics used in the US are recycled, down from 9.5% in 2014, a new Greenpeace report says. Only two types of plastic can be claimed to be truly recyclable under …
India adopts collaborative solutions to tackle plastic waste | World ...
Aug 2, 2023 · Angirus calls its product ‘Wricks’. They could help to cut air pollution and CO2 emissions in India using some of the 3.5 million tonnes of plastic waste generated there every …
Reusing 10% Will Stop Almost Half of Plastic Waste From Entering …
Jul 22, 2021 · Currently, 50% of global plastic production is for single use and only 14% of global plastic packaging is collected for recycling. The report outlines the urgent need to drive a …
Accelerating reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic waste
Jan 8, 2024 · The World Economic Forum’s Consumers Beyond Waste initiative is driving a shift towards reuse models to achieve a world free of plastic pollution. Half of global plastic …
Microplastics are everywhere. Here's how to curb plastic pollution
Nov 8, 2023 · First, we must resist the recycling myth and instead remain laser-focused on plastic reduction. Only 9% of plastics are recycled. Despite that little recycling symbol on the bottom …