Over one million plastic bottles are purchased every minute around the globe, while up to five trillion plastic bags are used every year. On average, around half of all plastic produced is designed for single-use purposes and will be used just once and subsequently thrown away.

The presence of plastic waste, or plastic pollution, and the accumulation of plastic objects in the Earth’s environment has an adverse affects on wildlife, wildlife habitat, and humans.

Innovation News Network brings you the latest research and developments in the world of plastic waste management.