Tackling single-use packaging
Of the 78 million tons of plastic produced worldwide every year, only 14 % is recycled. Likewise glass and aluminium are recyclable numerous times without loss in quality: yet around 85% of glass bottles and 30% of aluminium cans are still thrown away. Recycling just one tonne of aluminium saves up to 9 tonnes of CO2 emissions and 95% of the energy needed to make it from its raw materials. Throwing away glass is particularly problematic as it doesn't decompose and so puts a great strain on landfills.