ADVERTISEMENT In Europe, around three-quarters of plastic is used mainly for non-packaging purposes, including construction, furniture, textiles and consumer electronics. In Western Europe, the average annual plastic consumption is around 150kg per person, more than twice the global average of 60kg. The use of plastic in Europe is set to reach 101.2 million tonnes by 2040, according to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). Until 14 August, nations from around the