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.