Only 9% of the world's plastic is recycled, so what happens to the rest?

This MIT article discusses how 72% of plastic ends up in landfills or the environment, and how microplastics are found in the oceans, blood, and food. 

How can we reduce and reuse plastic?

This article from the London Borough of Hammersmith & Fulham provides tips to reduce single-use plastic waste, such as carrying a reusable bottle, avoiding excessive food packaging, and using reusable shopping bags. 

Biological recycling: Plastic Recycling: An Essential Solution to Our Planet's Plastic Waste Problem

This article discusses biological recycling, a relatively new form of plastic recycling that uses microorganisms to break down plastic waste. 

What is the reuse of plastic?

This article discusses plastic recycling, which involves collecting used plastic items and processing them to create other products. 

Is plastic 5 safe to reuse?

This article from Acme Plastics discusses polypropylene (PP), a plastic that can withstand the temperatures of a microwave or dishwasher and is used in reusable containers. 

Is it good to reuse plastic?

This article from Eco-Business discusses how reusing plastic water bottles can increase the rate of inner surface abrasion, releasing additional microplastic particles. 

Some other ways to reuse plastic include:

Making a bird feeder

Making a terrarium

Using it as an egg yolk separator

Using it as a bottle top bag seal

Making a piggy bank

Using it as a watering container

Making a hanging basket

M

aking a pencil case