Introduction Flashcards
1
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Why is plastic produced
A
plastic is highly desirable as it is inexpensive, has a high durability and is therefore good for day to day use
2
Q
Production Statistics
A
8300 Mt of virgin plastic has been produced to date, 6300 Mt of waste (9% of which is recycled, 12% incinerated and 79% accumalated in landfill or polluting the environment). 40% plastic is single use
3
Q
Refference
A
Geyer, Jambeck and Law (2017)
