TheChallengeofRecycling
Globally,18percentofplasticisrecycled.Notallplasticsarethesame,though.Some,likeplasticdrinkingstraws,aredifficulttorecycle.Theyareoftenthrown away.
Easeofrecyclingby type:
PET
Polyethylene terephthalate
Beveragebottles,foodjars,sometypesof clothing
11%
HDPE
High‑density polyethylene
Detergentbottles,snackboxes,milkjugs,sometoys,bucketscrates,plant pots
14%
PVC
Polyvinyl chloride
Creditcards,pipesandfittings,wireandcable,man‑made leather
5%
LDPE
Low‑density polyethylene
Shoppingbags,bubblewrap,flexible bottles
20%
PP
Polypropylene
Bottletops,drinking straws,lunch boxes
19%
PS
Polystyrene
Plastic‑foamcups,egg boxes,meattrays,packing peanuts,coat hangers
6%
Other
Nylonfabrics,babybottles,compact discs
24%