Polluting plastics output to keep outgrowing world GDP

The world produces plastic, notably single-use material, faster than it can recycle or safely dispose of it

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  • Disposal
  • Replacing plastic
  • Reducing demand
  • Policy responses
  • Corporate response
  • International initiatives

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