'Unattainable': Why companies are struggling to deliver on plastic pollution goals

James Murray
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'Unattainable': Why companies are struggling to deliver on plastic pollution goals

New Plastics Economy progress report from Ellen MacArthur Foundation warns increasing use of recycled plastic is being undermined by lack of investment in supporting infrastructure

Businesses and governments that have pledged to only use reusable, recyclable, or compostable plastic packaging by 2025 are unlikely to deliver on their ambitious targets, according to a sobering new report...

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