How sustainable can plastics really be?
How sustainable can plastics really be?
05 Jan 2023
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The amount of plastic in circulation worldwide is expected to double over the next 20 years thanks to the material's versatility and cost effectiveness. But the manufacture of plastics has a huge carbon footprint, and post-use plastic waste has become a major threat to marine ecosystems.
In recent years, a number of more sustainable plastics have come to market, but do they really address the problems?
In this episode of The Green Gauge, Josh Jacobs from WAP Sustainability assesses whether these new products are the answer to our everyday reliance on plastics.
Table Of Contents
What are sustainable plastics?
Dive into the types of sustainable plastics out there, as well as plastic alternatives and find out whether any can be considered the most sustainable.
Are they really better than normal plastics?
What makes a product sustainable is not always straightforward, so find out what conditions need to be met before we can really consider any alternative to be better.
Do they just mask a larger problem?
Sustainable plastics might be a solution, but are we trying to solve the right problem? Jacobs explains how the real problem may not be with plastic, but something a little closer to home.
How can I be part of the solution?
Jacobs explains how both manufacturers and consumers can enact more impactful sustainable solutions, and offers hope for the future.
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