2020-05-17T12:50:20+00:00

Increased usage of plastic during Covid-19 pandemic

Empty Plastic Bottles Credit: unsplash.com/tanvi sharma

Single-use plastics have seen massive restrictions over the last years in an effort to combat plastic pollution. Amid the pandemic, plastic products have seen increased usage due to hygiene and sanitary concerns. Recyclers are seeing a decreased demand in selling recycled plastic due to low oil prices and therefore cheaper production of new plastic.

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