According to government statistics, Turkey used to produce approximately 35 billion pieces of single-use plastic bags per year, before 2019.

The data collected from around 20 beaches indicate that a total of 42,499 marine litter items were collected.

A major component of illegal e-waste shipment into the country is cathode ray tube (CRT) screen, comprising of devices such as televisions and monitors.

The proposed plant will employ proprietary pyrolysis process developed by Itero to convert plastic waste into high-value chemical products.

Collier County’s residential collection program recycles glass, metal cans, plastic bottles, paper and cardboard.

DS Smith had collaborated with customers and designers to launch thousands of new innovations in replacement of plastics.

The packaging industry will account for over 60% of the market share of the global recycled plastics market during the forecast period, mainly driven by the rising appeal for sustainable packaging and the circular economy model.

Things like algae, barnacles and the like can offer clues about the origin of the marine debris that washes ashore.