Nova Chemicals' 2.2 Mn t of polyethylene is contributing to global plastic pollution

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Every year, the world generates about 400 million (Mn) tonnes (t) of plastic1. Plastic breaks down into microscopic particles, forming 85% of the shoreline debris worldwide and plastic in the ocean affects 700 species2,3. Plastic poses a great thr...

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