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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