Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060

By Becky Bargh 7-Jun-2022

Findings show that the majority of plastic waste will come from short-lived items, such as beauty products

Global plastic waste on track to triple by 2060

The world’s plastic problem is set to get worse before it gets better, a report from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) has revealed.

By 2060, the amount of plastic waste circulating across the globe will more than triple.

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More than half of this waste is expected to find its way to...

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