The GA Circular report, titled "Full Circle: Accelerating the Circular Economy for Post-Consumer PET Bottles in Southeast Asia," sheds light on the severe plastic waste crisis in the region. The report, based on two years of primary data from six ASEAN countries, reveals that only 54% of PET bottles are collected for recycling at the city level, with the rest ending up in landfills or leaking into the environment.

The report emphasizes the need for systemic solutions to improve PET bottle recycling rates and calls for collaboration between governments, businesses, and individuals to create a circular economy. It also highlights the significant role of the informal sector in PET bottle collection and the challenges faced due to inadequate infrastructure and government inaction.

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