Did you know? Almost a third of plastic waste in Europe gets recycled. However, there’s more to the story:
๐ Global plastic production has surged to 359 million tonnes in 2018. โป๏ธ In Europe, energy recovery and recycling are common ways to manage plastic waste, but 25% still ends up in landfills.
๐ Half of the recycled plastic is exported to countries outside the EU. ๐จ๐ณ China used to be a major destination, but import restrictions have shifted this trend.
๐ฐ Low plastic recycling rates result in significant economic and environmental losses. ๐ซ๏ธ Plastic production and incineration contribute to greenhouse gas emissions.
The EU is taking action to address these challenges, with targets for recycled content, packaging rules, and a 55% plastic recycling goal by 2030.
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Let’s work together for a greener, more sustainable future! ๐ฟ
