Plastics and the Environment

We know plastic pollution is bad – but how exactly is it linked to climate change?

plastic pollution and climate change

Do plastic pollution and climate change have a link? Image: REUTERS/Hemanshi Kamani

Charlotte Edmond
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Numerous single-use plastic items are widespread in our oceans.
Numerous single-use plastic items are widespread in our oceans. Image: Statista
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Just 16% of plastics are recycled – the majority is incinerated or goes to landfill.
Just 16% of plastics are recycled – the majority is incinerated or goes to landfill. Image: McKinsey & Company

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