The plastic waste crisis is one of the most environmentally pressing issues the world must face up to. Accelerated production following WWII and throwaway consumerism originally spurred manufacturers to make single-use plastics in form of cutlery, balloons and takeaway boxes. After their use, these plastics often end up polluting oceans and endangering local wildlife which is prone to mistake microplastic for foodstuff. Certain polymers may take anywhere from 200 to 400 years to degrade, rendering the level of pollution worrisome on a global perspective.
