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8 12 Things to Know About Plastic Recycling umans have become dependent on single-use plastic, after all, it's cheap, versatile, long-lasting, and can be found in everything from packaging and cutlery to beauty products and chewing gum. Despite the benefits, widespread use and then disposal of single-use plastic has created a huge problem, finding its way into the deepest parts of our oceans, the most remote forests, even icebergs! Many plastics can theoretically be recycled, but according to the UN, only about 9% of plastic waste generated is ever recycled. This is no surprise, as it can be difficult to understand what the small plastic recycling symbols— each denoting a different best practice—mean. The most confusing part is that just because the packaging has a recycling symbol doesn’t mean it gets recycled. The plastics recycling process is far more complex than you may think, so before you make your next purchase, you might want to make sure you’re across some of the basics. H Every day, Australians discard 2.7 million single-use or disposable coffee cups. Did you know?