Alert: World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis

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Alert 4 June 2025

World Environment Day: UN sounds alarm on plastic pollution crisis Every year, 400 million tonnes of plastic are produced worldwide, according to the UN. Half of this plastic is designed to be used only once, and only 10 per cent is recycled.   Read more

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