According to Wodar, eight million metric tons of plastic enter our oceans each year, and consumers and NGOs are pushing for action to decrease packaging waste. He points out that only 7-10% of plastic bottles are currently recycled.
The move from single-use plastics to a more sustainable circular economy is on - creating a demand for recyclable materials - but there are issues with collection and recycling not being globally optimized, particularly in some emerging markets.
