Volume of polymer packaging production is decreasing in Belarus

The volume of polymer packaging production in Belarus is decreasing, BELTA writes. In 2019-2020, more than 4 billion pieces of plastics bags from polymer materials were produced. In 2021, their number decreased to 2.5 billion.

Every year, 150 tons of plastic waste are generated in Belarus. About 90% are sent for processing. About 280 tons of plastic waste as part of municipal solid waste is generated in Belarus every year. Of these, about 35-37% are recyclable.

Certain prohibitions and restrictions on the use of disposable plastic products are already in effect in 60 countries. The Government of Belarus has also approved a plan to reduce the use of polymer packaging and replace it with environmentally friendly.

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