Peak Plastic

Are we reaching 'peak plastic'?
Has the environment reached peak plastic? - CNBC
Has the environment reached peak plastic? - Washington Post

And will this have an effect on 'peak oil'?
Backlash against plastic pollution could bring peak oil demand forward several years : Legal & General
Plastic bans worldwide will dent oil demand growth, says BP | Business | The Guardian
Plastic pollution means peak oil is 'imminent threat' - Citywire Money
The Plastic Fantasy That’s Propping Up the Oil Market | Peak Oil News and Message Boards

Radio 4's The Bottom Line looks at the issues:

Plastics

The Bottom Line

Plastic is arguably one of the world's greatest inventions. Its' qualities allow it to be used in everything from food packaging to clothes and cars. But discarded plastic clogs up our rivers and oceans threatening marine life creating a consumer backlash. So what can the industry do to restore its reputation and how? Evan Davis and guests discuss.

GUESTS

Lubna Edwards, Global Sustainability Director, Klockner Pentaplast

Roger Baynham, Managing Director, Philip Tyler Polymers and Chair of the Recycling Group, British Plastics Federation

Adrian Griffiths, CEO and Founder, Recycling Technologies.

BBC Radio 4 - The Bottom Line, Plastics
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