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    The document discusses plastic waste generation and management. It notes that in 2016, 335 million metric tons of plastic was collected globally. Less than 5% of waste received at landfills was from industrial sources. Plastic breaks down into microplastics over time from UV light and ocean currents, and by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean if trends continue. The document promotes the 5R methods of reduce, redesign, rethink, remove, and reclaim to help address the growing plastic waste problem in a sustainable manner.

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    The document discusses plastic waste generation and management. It notes that in 2016, 335 million metric tons of plastic was collected globally. Less than 5% of waste received at landfills was from industrial sources. Plastic breaks down into microplastics over time from UV light and ocean currents, and by 2050 there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean if trends continue. The document promotes the 5R methods of reduce, redesign, rethink, remove, and reclaim to help address the growing plastic waste problem in a sustainable manner.

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    Collection Landfill Degradation

    Per Capita (lbs/person/day)

    10 Plastics
    Fibers Bisphenol A (BPA)
    Other
    Food
    5 Biodegradable
    Glass
    Metals
    Interferes with reproduction
    0
    2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 Less than 5% of the waste received
    was from industrial sources.
    Recycling Disposal Generation

    UV light and ocean


    currents break
    plastic down into
    micro-plastics.

    In 2016, we collected 335


    million metric tons of plastic. By 2050, there will be more
    Baby bird stomach full of plastic waste plastic than fish in the ocean.

    SUSTAINABLE WASTE MANAGEMENT


    Taking responsibility for our plastic waste
    The 5R Methods
    Reduce Redesign Rethink Remove Reclaim
    Annually Americans Design products Choose products Urge government Know what local
    use, for after the with limited and companies to recycling
    - 307 plastic bags consumer by packaging eliminate single- facilities accept.
    - 156 plastic bottles using easily Support eco- use plastics with Understand the
    - 1,529 styrofoam recyclable friendly businesses consumer choice implicit value of
    cups plastics, such as Engage with clean and voting for your waste.
    PET and HDPE. up events sustainable
    policies.

    Reference list refers to separate file.

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