World Struggles with Plastic Waste as Only 9 Percent Is Recycled Globally

The Medanos of Samalayuca have records of wild flora and fauna that are affected by the organic residues that are left in the place. By leaving the wastes like plastics, they are consumed by some of these species, besides that due to the problems such as drought or lack of food, they get to eat the garbage, said Ever Garcia, deputy director in charge of the area of Protection of Flora and Fauna of the Médanos, of the National Commission of Natur…

World Struggles with Plastic Waste as Only 9 Percent Is Recycled Globally

Plastic waste is one of the biggest global environmental crises and concrete actions need to be taken to reduce it. A lot of plastic goes to waste, but only a small amount of it gets recycled. The United States is the largest plastic polluter, but the plastic in the country doesn't get recycled as much. Using OECD data, OurWorldInData shows the situation of plastic around the world. According to the data, America only recycled 5% of the overall …