15 Untold Facts About Plastic Recycling
Only 9% of the world's plastic is recycled
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8 million tons of plastic enter the ocean annually, when not recycled
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700 species of marine animals are in danger of extinction due to plastic
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Only 1 to 3% of plastic bags are recycled
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50% of the plastic is single-use or use and throw
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Out of all the 7 types, HDPE and PET are easily recyclable
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Recycled plastic is recognized as raw material
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Plastic recycling results in significant energy savings
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27% of the plastic bottles produced are recyclable
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Dirty plastic cannot be recycled
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Plastic recycling saves landfill spaces
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Recycling will benefit from low CO2 emissions
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Benefitting climate change from recycling
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Price of recycled plastic is more than virgin plastic
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Recycled plastic promotes a sustainable lifestyle
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