Old cars are full of plastic waste. This circular model is turning that around

Name: Old cars are full of plastic waste. This circular model is turning that around
Uploaded: 2025-05-26T16:42:53Z
Duration: 3 min 47 s
Description: Every year, Europe dumps or incinerates 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste from old cars. Only a fraction of it is ever recycled - despite commitments from the car industry Under EU proposals, new vehicles may have to use at least 25% recycled plastic by 2031or be banned from sale.

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Every year, Europe dumps or incinerates 800,000 tonnes of plastic waste from old cars. Only a fraction of it is ever recycled - despite commitments from the car industry Under EU proposals, new vehicles may have to use at least 25% recycled plastic by 2031or be banned from sale.