2010s
Plastic begins its decline
The world begins to see that single-use plastics have no place in the circular economy . Plastics organisations such as the British Plastics Federation begint to work with stakeholder to achieve a circular plastics economy , and reduce leakage of plastic waste into the environment .
2020s
The move to biodegradable packaging
1990s
Plastic packaging is polluting the ocean
From the late 2010s to the present , exciting new alternative packaging concepts begin to emerge , such as biodegradable bottles , liquid packaging solutions , and alternative materials , such as starch-based polymers . The fast-food sector makes the switch to cardboard and paper packaging during the spike in food delivery during COVID-19 .
While plastic was developed with good intentions , the case against it increased . In the 90s researchers found that 60-80 % of plastic in the ocean would not go away . While it proved more convenient for businesses and consumers , plastic was adversely affecting life under the sea — another problem that can be seen today . supplychaindigital . com 17