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Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?
Why is less than 10% of the world’s plastic being recycled?

A new OECD report confirms what many in the industry already suspected: less than 10% of plastic is recycled globally. The number has barely moved in decades. That’s despite billions spent on recycling programs, public awareness campaigns, and corporate sustainability commitments.

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