Items Tagged with 'UN Environment Program'

Plastic food packaging, especially single-use containers, is a growing problem for the food industry. According to the UN Environment Program, 460 million tons of plastic is generated each year worldwide. Almost half (46%) goes to landfills, 22% becomes litter, 17% is incinerated, and 15% is collected for recycling. However, less than 9% is actually recycled.

The House and Senate are both in action this week, as the clock ticks toward the federal government hitting the debt ceiling as soon as June.