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Global plastic recycling rates 'stagnant' at under 10%: study

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Global plastic recycling rates 'stagnant' at under 10%: study

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Researchers in China say the rate of recycling has barely budged, presenting a 'pressing global environmental challenge'

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Yes, and many plastics are proprietary and can’t be recycled. Truly, we need to just ditch plastic

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