Plastic has become indispensable since its introduction in the late 1800s, valued for its flexibility, durability, and affordability. Global plastic production has grown exponentially, reaching 400.3 million metric tons in 2022, despite a temporary decline in early 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic. However, only 9% of all plastics ever produced ha...

By Katrin Školnik-Krabe, Anja Bubik, Špela Dermol, Santiago Ferrándiz, Dana Perniu, Elena Cristina Rada, Anca Draghici