A debate rages on, about the future of plastics and their use at the ongoing global plastics convention in France.

UN talks on plastic treaty get underway in Paris

Despite a move by countries towards single-use and degradable plastics, hundreds of tonnes end up on sites like these, every year. According to the UN’s environment programme, we could reduce our plastic waste by 80% by 2040 by using existing technologies and reusing and recycling.

Pathway to a plastic-free world

Plastic recycling facilities have been found to damage the environment more than they help. According to a study, plastic recycling facilities are releasing microplastics in air and water around the facility. Is recycling as sustainable as we thought? Molly Gambhir reports.

Gravitas: The perils of plastic recycling

Recycled plastic bottles have been found to be passing more harmful chemicals into contents than the newly manufactured ones, as per researchers. Over 150 chemicals were found to be passed into drinks from plastic bottles. Around 18 were at levels exceeding regulations.

Why are recycled plastic bottles harmful?

Lego expects to begin selling toy building bricks made from recycled plastic bottles in 18 to 24 months, having found a suitable green alternative to oil-based plastic, the Danish toymaker said on Wednesday (June 23).

Bottles to bricks: Lego finds the right fit with recycled plastic

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