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” The problem isn’t that people aren’t recycling enough. The problem is that there is still far too much throwaway plastic being produced “
greenpeace
” Well over half of the household plastic packaging the government claims is recycled is sent abroad, most if it goes to countries with very low recycling rates and a serious problem of plastic waste being dumped or burned illegally “
greenpeace
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WHY RECYCLING PLASTIC IS NOT A LONG-TERM SOLUTION
To create sustainable solutions for businesses in the future, companies need to look at the long-term impact of any product. This means evaluating the manufacturing, packaging, shipping and disposal/recycling of each product. The aim is to create a sustainable model that won’t hurt the planet in the process. Plastic packaging has a massive impact on the environment and is proving a hard fix. This issue continues to highlight the need to swap to more environmentally friendly options.
Using plastic with the intention of recycling continues to prove an inadequate long-term solution. As much as solutions are needed for plastic in current circulation, the planet cannot handle further production of plastic products/packaging. This is highlighted in ‘What really happens to your plastic recycling’; which highlights there are no current solutions to deal with the quantity of plastic being produced.
The article also highlights that even the plastic being recycled by consumers, is predominantly sent abroad to countries with ineffective recycling.
Trying to recycle plastic is not only proving ineffective environmentally, it is also having detrimental effects on the population. Side effects are now being reported from countries disposing of the plastic waste.
From the plastic pollution in the oceans, the damaging health reports and the inability to effectively manage the quantity of plastic being produced; it is clear that a plastic alternative is required moving forwards. Especially within single use plastic industries like packaging. Currently there are a number of people and companies working hard to develop and use sustainable solutions. Consumers are also shopping with an environmentally conscious mindset.
This is giving promise of a plastic free packaging future. However big steps are still need. For more detailed information about the need to move away from plastic ‘The Big Plastic Count’ is a great resource; highlighting the immensity of the issue.
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