Sacha Bazin

Environmental Sustainability Ethical Governance

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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

Illuminem Voices

Pollution · Sustainable Lifestyle

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.