Plastics and the Environment

7 ways packaging is changing to reduce plastic waste

Lee Yong-gi, owner of a recycling facility, collects recycling garbage at an apartment area in Seoul, South Korea, October 23, 2020. Picture taken October 23, 2020. REUTERS/Heo Ran - RC2DXJ912670

Plastic pollution remains one of the world's biggest challenges. Image: REUTERS/Heo Ran

Alex Thornton
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