Time to rethink plastic recycling

Описание: Why is only a fifth of plastic recycled? Collecting, sorting, and processing waste plastic in recycling centres can be expensive and some plastics cannot be recycled because of the hazardous chemicals used to produce them. The OECD recommends solutions and government policies to tackle this environmental and economic problem and to promote green growth and safeguard our planet. OECD is tackling today’s most challenging resource management issues by promoting the sustainable use of materials in order to reduce their negative environmental impacts, encouraging resource efficiency and the transition towards a circular economy.
Learn more: https://www.oecd.org/environment/waste and www.oecd.org/chemicalsafety.

ABOUT THE OECD
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation established in 1960 that works collaboratively to build better policies for better lives. Our goal is to shape policies that foster prosperity, equality, opportunity and well-being for all. Together with governments, policy makers, policy shapers, and citizens, we work on establishing evidence-based international standards and finding solutions to a range of social, economic and environmental challenges.
From improving economic performance and creating jobs to fostering strong education and fighting international tax evasion, we provide a unique forum and knowledge hub for data and analysis, exchange of experiences, best-practice sharing, and advice on public policies and international standard-setting. To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to https://www.oecd.org/about/. To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit https://www.oecd.org/.

#oecd #oecdonenvironment #environment #plastic #plasticrecycling