Bridging the misinformation gap to create action against plastics pollution

The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) reported that global plastic production has reached 400 million metric tonnes . Year on year, the demand for plastic has increased exponentially, driven by its availability, cost effectiveness and durability in relation to natural products such as wood.  The term 'durability' is almost contradictory when describing plastic. Plastics can take thousands of years to break down in landfill, yet over time they also slowly degrade into microplas