15 Untold Facts About Plastic Recycling

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Only 9% of the world's plastic is recycled

8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, when not recycled

700 species of marine animals are in danger of extinction due to plastic

Only 1 to 3% of plastic bags are recycled

50% of the plastic is single-use or use and throw

Out of all the 7 types, HDPE and PET are easily recyclable

Recycled plastic is recognized as raw material

Plastic recycling results in significant energy savings

27% of the plastic bottles produced are recyclable

Dirty plastic cannot be recycled

Plastic recycling saves landfill spaces

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Recycling will benefit from low CO2 emissions

Benefitting climate change from recycling

Price of recycled plastic is more than virgin plastic

Recycled plastic promotes a sustainable lifestyle