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In 2024, the population of Latin America agrees that single-use plastics, such as bags, cutlery, and cups, should be banned as one of the measures to slow down climate change. Among all the nations, Mexico and Peru enjoy the most unanimous support for this measure, with ** percent of respondents in favor of banning this type of plastic.

Recycling in Latin America

Although Latin America is not among the most polluting geographic areas in the world, its recycling capacity is far below countries like South Korea or Germany, which have the highest global waste recycling rates. That said, in the region, there are countries that stand out from the rest. This is the case of Bolivia and Colombia, which have the greatest recycling capacity, with **** percent and **** percent respectively.

The other side of global pollution: waste trade

But one of the most controversial issues of global pollution is the waste trade. Some of the countries with the highest waste production tend to export it to less developed countries. This has created large landfills that affect ecosystems and the lives of local communities.