Over the decades, global plastic waste disposal methods have undergone significant transformation. In 1980, all plastic waste was discarded with negligible recycling and incineration. From 1980 (incineration) and 1990 (recycling), disposal rates started climbing at an average of 0.7% YoY. By 2015, 55% of plastic waste was discarded, 25% incinerated, and 20% recycled. Extrapolating these trends to 2050 suggests a potential shift; incineration rates may reach 50%, recycling 44%, and discarded waste could plummet to 6%. Projections rely on extrapolations based on historical rate of change