Why is it so hard to recycle plastic? Every year, the world produces 400 million tonnes of plastic – and only a small proportion of this is recycled, and this isn’t proper recycling but “downcycling” – the new plastic is of a lower quality, meaning that almost all plastic eventually goes to waste. But could some hungry enzymes provide a solution? Hear more on People Fixing The World: https://bbc.in/49TlxCJ #plasticpollution #Recycling | BBC World Service

Plastic recycling is complicated, but should we just throw it all in the landfill? ⁠ ⁠ Reducing plastic and advocating for better recycling systems would both have been better tips than just throwing your plastic away. ⁠ ⁠ Especially using a water bottle as an example which is the most widely accepted and recycled plastic. Plastic #1 / PET. ⁠ ⁠ Instead when people ask me what I think the first steps should take - here are my recommendations. ⁠ ⁠ I can do full posts on these if you want! ⁠ ⁠ 1. Q

Amazing DIY projects from recycled materials! | 5-Minute Recycle

Creative recycling projects to inspire your next DIY | 5-Minute Recycle