UK Plastic Production Deemed 'Out of Control' Amidst Weekly Waste of 1.6 Billion Pieces

A new report highlights that plastic production in the UK is "out of control," with households discarding 1.6 billion pieces weekly, contributing to air pollution, climate change, and health inequalities in deprived communities.

21 Apr, 23:01 — 21 Apr, 23:01

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The IndependentMostly Factual128d ago

Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week

Burning plastic can contribute to air pollution and climate change, while waste incinerators often tend to be near more deprived communities, further driving health inequality

By Rebecca Speare-Cole

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Plastic production ‘out of control’ as UK households throw away 1.6bn pieces every week

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