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How the magic of recycling plastics can be fun and games

IndiaTimes Friday, 24 November 2023
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's appearance in Parliament wearing a sleeveless jacket made of material recycled from plastic bottles highlighted the importance of transitioning to a 'reuse economy' to address plastic pollution. India has taken steps to streamline the collection and recycling of plastic waste through extended producer responsibility (EPR) rules. Globally, countries are working towards a legally binding instrument on plastic pollution and a circular economy.
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