In July 2023, a survey conducted in South Korea showed that approximately 45 percent of single-use plastic waste from households was vinyl material. Polyethylene terephthalate (PET) accounted for nearly another 28 percent.
Distribution of single-use household plastic waste in South Korea as of July 2023, by material
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