22 May 2020 --- A United Nations (UN) global study into recycling and environmental sustainability labeling on plastic packaging has revealed that only 17 percent of the 30 worldwide labels assessed provide quality information that enables consumers to make informed recycling or purchasing decisions. The UN Environment Programme, One Planet network and Consumers International research attributed a negative rating to 20 percent of the assessed labels, while the remaining 37 percent generated neutral or mixed appraisals. In light of the discouraging results, the study authors have made five recommendations to businesses and policymakers to improve consumer recycling.
