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Chubu Nihon Plastics: taking plastics recycling from land and sea, and onto space

There is no denying the fact that plastic is an extremely useful material, which is why it has become so ubiquitous in our everyday lives. However, 40% of plastic is used only once before being thrown away. And as the consumption of plastic continues to grow, particularly in emerging economies, dealing with plastic waste has become one of the biggest challenges of the 21st century.

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