1. 50 million tonnes of electronics worldwide are discarded every year
Food
Technology
Consumption of plastic has risen from 5 million in 1950s to 100 million today
In 2016, world plastics production totalled around 335 million metric tons. Half is destined for a single-use product.
Solutions:
Phone exchange + recycling
Communal sharing and insurance
- 0 waste shops
Reuse bags/ bottles
Solutions:
50 million tonnes of electronics worldwide are discarded every year
680 tonnes of microbeads are used in the UK every year – making their way to human food chain
Solutions:
Multiple use plastics
Dispense machines
Cosmetics