Plastic pollution can be reduced by 80% by 2040, says a new UN report. This would require significant changes in government policies and the plastic industry.
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Reducing plastic waste
Ultimately, the measures undertaken could bring plastic pollution to 40 million tons in 2040, as opposed to 227 million tons if no changes were made.
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Suggestions
The latest UN report suggests three ways to tackle plastic pollution: reuse, recycle, and reorient.
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Alternate sources
Replacing items like plastic wrappers with products made from alternate sources like compostable material can reduce plastic pollution by 17%.
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Implications
The changes will help curb the damage caused by plastics to health, and the environment and would help save trillions of dollars, per the report.