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Global plastic waste generation by application | Statista

Plastic waste generation worldwide 1980-2019, by application

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Bruna Alves,
Jun 25, 2024
Global plastic waste generation increased seven-fold between 1980 and 2019, reaching 353 million metric tons in the latter year. Packaging was consistently the main source of plastic waste during this period, reaching 142 million metric tons in 2019. Plastic waste is a major environmental issue around the world, with huge quantities leaking into marine ecosystems.

Plastic waste generation worldwide from 1980 to 2019, by application (in million metric tons)

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June 2022

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1980 to 2019

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