The Everyday Plastics report reveals that much of the soft plastics collected by major supermarkets in the UK are not being recycled as consumers may expect.
Despite the push for recycling, the reality is many soft plastics are incinerated after being collected due to contamination and the complexity of recycling processes.
The simplification of messaging around soft plastics led to consumers bringing various forms of plastic to collection points, which complicates the recycling process even further.
Sorting of plastics often occurs overseas, where labor is cheaper, raising questions about the transparency and effectiveness of local recycling initiatives.
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