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Sacha Bazin
Sacha Bazin is a final year student studying a BSc in Environmental Policy with Economics at the London School of Economics (LSE). He is the President of the Circular Economy Society, where he is raising awareness on how circularity can benefit business, society and the environment.
Sacha Bazin
Mar 15 2023
The Obscure Reality of Plastic Waste Recycling in the UK
Overproduction and overconsumption of plastics have led to a severe negative externality on our environment, especially our oceans. To combat this issue, market-based solutions must be implemented rapidly by governments to reduce the amount of plastic we use and to promote recycling within their own borders. This article highlights the harsh consequences of the marine plastic pollution market failure and sheds light on the complex relationship the UK has with its plastic waste.