A new analysis about the role of global corporations in plastic waste production has found that just 20 companies are responsible for producing 55% of single-use plastic waste on the planet. For ...

In 2015, 34.5 million tons of plastic waste was generated with only 3.1 million tons recycled. 5.4 million tons were combusted while 26 million tons were landfilled.

Single-use plastic waste generated per person in selected countries in 2019 (in kilograms) Statista/IBT The Plastic Waste Makers Index, published by Moderoo, has found that 20 companies are ...

According to the U.S National Park Service, it takes a plastic bottle 450 years to decompose in the environment. Yes, that’s 450 years. That means that, if Shakespeare had a bottle of soda pop ...

Infographic: Plastic Waste Inputs from Land into the Ocean in 2010 (IMAGE) University of Georgia. Caption. The 192 countries with a coast bordering the Atlanta, Pacific and Indian oceans, ...

Companies contributing the most to single-use plastic waste in 2019 (million metric tons) Statista/IBT Published by The Mindaroo Foundation, The Plastic Waste Makers Index analyzed 1,000 factories ...

Custom Made developed an infographic that highlights the massive scale of the problem of plastics and the easy steps everyone can take to lessen dependency on plastics. ... Plastic Waste.

Did you know that India alone generates 9.46 million tonnes of plastic waste every year. Around 43 per cent of this comprises of single-use plastic. This BusinessToday.In infographic looks at how ...

Poor waste management is deeply connected to climate change, plastic pollution and global nutrient imbalances globally.

Researchers estimate that up to 13 million tons of plastic waste go into the sea every year, and the rate could rise dramatically in the next decade. IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal ...

Plastic waste in the oceans is expected to triple by the year 2040, more than tripling compared to current levels unless drastic measures are taken, according to a new study.