How many tons of plastic are produced worldwide each year?

Approximately 470 million tons of plastic are produced worldwide each year. This substantial amount of plastic production underscores the importance of recycling and sustainable waste management practices to mitigate the environmental impact of plastic waste. Cisco, along with other global companies, is actively working to reduce plastic use and promote recycling as part of their broader sustainability efforts​ (EcoWatch)​​ (OECD)​​ (RubyHome)​.https://www.rubyhome.com/blog/recycling-stats/

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