Four global policies could eliminate more than 90% of plastic waste and 30% of linked carbon emissions by 2050

ScienceDaily
Nov 14, 2024, 4:11 pm46 pts
A new study determines that just four policies can reduce mismanaged plastic waste -- plastic that isn't recycled or properly disposed of and ends up as pollution -- by 91% and plastic-related greenhouse gasses by one-third. The policies are: mandate new products be made with 40% post-consumer recycled plastic;…

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