Globally, the annual production of plastics has doubled, soaring from 234 million tonnes (Mt) in 2000 to 460 Mt in 2019. Plastic waste has more than doubled, from 156 Mt in 2000 to 353 Mt in 2019. Only 9% of plastic waste was ultimately recycled, while 19% was incinerated and almost 50% went to sanitary landfills.
Source: OECD Global Plastics Outlook Database
Global plastic production doubled between 2000 and 2019, surging to 460 million tonnes in 2019.In the absence of new policies, plastics use is projected to triple from its 2019 levels, increasing to 1231 Mt by 2060.
Source: OECD Global Plastics Outlook Database
