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Plastics in a circular economy
Plastics in a circular economy
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Length:
5 minutes
Released:
Jun 8, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
There are thousands of types of plastics. Plastics production account for about about 6 % of global oil consumption, set to grow to 20 % by 2050. Half of the plastics waste collected and recycled is treated in the EU, while the other half is exported, mainly to China. It is estimated that 2 to 5% of plastics produced end up in oceans.15 to 30% of plastics entering the oceans are microplastics (mainly coming from laundering of synthetic textiles and abrasion of tyres while driving).Source: © European Union - EP
Released:
Jun 8, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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