A new study by Tsinghua University reveals global plastic recycling rates remain stagnant at under 10%. Despite rising plastic production, most plastic is still made from fossil fuels. The findings come as world leaders prepare for another round of treaty talks on plastic pollution.

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• Global recycling rate stuck below 10% in 2022
• Over 400 million tonnes of plastic produced that year
• Only 9.5% came from recycled materials
• No significant progress in recycling since previous years
• Majority of new plastic made from fossil fuels
• Study published in journal Communications Earth & Environment
• Plastic pollution found from deep oceans to human blood
• First detailed 2022 plastic supply chain analysis using global data
• Lack of comprehensive data has hindered action, say researchers
• Treaty talks on global plastic pollution to resume after earlier deadlock