The bath toy was among 150,000 ducks released into the River Liffey in 2006, with the intention of travelling one mile.
The facility, which can process up to 38,000 tonnes of plastic annually, is set to open this year.
BBC Radio Oxford's Adam Ball found out where your plastic goes after it's put into a recycling bin.
People living in apartments in Somerset will now have food waste and soft plastic collections.
The BBC is given a behind-the-scenes look at a Berkshire recycling facility.
This type of wipe is a common source of marine litter and can break down into microplastics over time, harming the environment.
Two Wolverhampton entrepreneurs hope to reduce the amount of plastic used in healthcare.
Water companies say wet wipes containing plastic are one of the main causes of blockages in their pipes.
Simon Thorley launches a petition calling for a rethink on the Darlington plans.