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The world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic waste annually, much of which is discarded after just a few minutes of use. UK households alone use 1.7 billion pieces of plastic each week, with only 17% being recycled and 58% incinerated. Cutting plastic production is seen as key to achieving a zero-waste economy. Last week, GreenpeaceUK held a parliamentary drop-in to discuss their work on the global plastics treaty. In a significant development, a startup has designed AI-driven enzymes capable of breaking down plastic waste, which could revolutionize plastic recycling.