The average lifespan of plastic products varies greatly depending on the application. While plastic applications used in the industrial machinery and construction sectors can remain in use for decades, those used for packaging are typically in use for less than one year. Plastic packaging, which accounts for over one-third of plastics consumption worldwide, are often used just once before they are disposed of.
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