Australia's single-use plastic waste generation is alarming, with consumption rising from 92kg per person in 2000 to 148kg in 2020-21, confirming a persistent upward trend.
Despite increased awareness and regulations, global single-use plastic in circulation has surged, with a 6 million metric ton increase from 2019 to 2021, showcasing a failed recycling paradigm.
Soft plastics are prevalent but nearly impossible to recycle effectively, contributing to significant environmental harm and greenhouse gas emissions, equivalent to 450 million tonnes of carbon dioxide in 2021.
The collapse of REDcycle highlights the challenges in recycling soft plastics due to difficulties in sorting and processing these materials, raising questions about breaking the plastic addiction.
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