Forecast global plastic waste generation 2019-2060
The amount of plastic waste generated worldwide is projected to triple by 2060, to surpass one billion metric tons. This dramatic growth is set to be fueled by rising populations and economic growth. With so much plastic waste generated, proper waste management will be urgently needed to reduce environmental impact. However, projections show that landfilling will continue to be the main disposal method worldwide by 2060, with recycling accounting for less than 20 percent. Much of the plastic waste generated over the coming four decades will be caused by packaging.
