The source adds the following information: "The graph reflects data on the production of virgin and recycled LDPE, HDPE, PS and EPS. PET and PP are excluded from the analysis due to lack of region-specific data."
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Worldwide distribution of single-use plastic production 2014, by region
This statistic depicts the worldwide distribution of production of single-use plastics in 2014, by region. According to data, the largest quantity of one-way plastics was made in North East Asia, holding ** percent of the worldwide production, followed by North America with ** percent. By contrast, only *** percent of the single-use plastic products were fabricated in Africa, the smallest quantity worldwide.
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