To Plastic, or Not to Plastic? The Ethical Failure of a Wasteful Society

To Plastic, or Not to Plastic? The Ethical Failure of a Wasteful Society

In Hamlet, the prince ultimately acts—but only after much hesitation, after much suffering. Let us not wait until we are beyond saving to make our choice. To plastic, or not to plastic? That is not just a question. It is one of the defining moral decisions of our time.

EU generates 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023 – Plastic recycling rates edge up

The European Union generated 79.7 million tonnes of packaging waste in 2023, equivalent to 177.8 kilograms per person, according to new data published by EurostatrEurostat. While this represents a slight reduction of 8.7 kg per capita compared with 2022, the amount remains 21.2 kg higher than a decade ago. Paper and cardboard accounted for the largest share of packaging waste at 40.4%, followed by plastic (19.8%), glass (18.8%), wood (15.8%), an…

What EU country recycles the most plastic packaging waste? - Sustainability Online

The European Union recycles just over two fifths (42.1%) of all generated plastic packaging waste, according to new Eurostat data.