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Review of studies on single-use plastics reveals broader circular economy approach is needed
A review of research published in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Review on single-use plastics argues that tackling the waste proble…
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A review of research published in the Interdisciplinary Environmental Review on single-use plastics argues that tackling the waste problem will require a shift from recycling alone to a broader circular economy approach, in which materials are kept in use through reuse, recovery, recycling and redesign.
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