7 Things You May Not Know About Recycled Plastic

This blog discusses the importance of recycling plastic and the ways in which businesses, consumers and governments are working together to reduce plastic waste and pollution. It also provides a list of seven things people may not know about recycled plastic, including the role of the Ellen MacArthur Foundation in the New Plastics Economy Global Commitment, the importance of consumer demand for recycled plastic, the effects of regulations on the plastic recycling industry, how recycling plastics can divert them from our waterways, the difference between pre- and post-consumer recycled content, how products with recycled plastic can be verified for safety and performance, and how to calculate the amount of recycled plastic used in a product. As more businesses, consumers and governments prioritize recycling plastic, it is a crucial step in preserving our planet for generations to come.