Unveiling the Plastic Predicament and a population wrapped in plastic
A Dive into the Environmental Impact of Plastic, a ubiquitous part of our daily lives, conceals a daunting reality. A 2022 report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) reveals a staggering statistic: 72% of the plastic we produce finds its way to landfills or the environment. Shockingly, a mere 9% undergoes recycling, while 19% faces incineration [1].
The gravity of this situation extends beyond terrestrial boundaries. Estimates indicate that an alarming 8 to 11 million tons of plastic annually infiltrate our oceans, as disclosed by the National Academy of Sciences. To put this into perspective, it's akin to dumping a garbage truck's worth of plastic into the ocean every single minute [2].
This revelation underscores the urgent need for sustainable practices and heightened environmental awareness. Unveiling this Plastic Predicament and these disconcerting statistics along with their profound implications on our planet can now be addressed without the need for incineration. Talk to us today to be a part of the solution - we are particularly interested in Government bodies, Municipal waste handling companies, and companies in the Oil business. Talk to us today about a novel solution to all your plastic problems.
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It’s important to understand the Circularity Industry
- Materials and circularity at Greenbuild 2024 | U.S. Green Building Councilon September 16, 2024 at 2:05 pm
Explore sessions at Greenbuild that will focus on how materials and technology help us meet our sustainability goals.
- Plastics Circularity Initiative aims to recycle plastic waste and cut CO2 emissions in Indiaon September 16, 2024 at 1:09 pm
Re Sustainability and Sharrp Ventures are partnering to launch a groundbreaking Plastics Circularity Initiative in Hyderabad and Raipur, India.
- Braskem America Introduces Bio-Circular Polypropylene (PP): A Sustainable Solution for the ...on September 16, 2024 at 12:40 pm
Braskem's bio-circular PP is designed to promote circularity in the food industry by repurposing UCO. This approach not only reduces the reliance ...
- Water Security for the Planet Partnership - Water4All 2024 Joint Multinational Call is Open ...on September 16, 2024 at 12:18 pm
• Topic 1: Enhancement of water circularity in industries • Topic 2: Urban water circularity • Topic 3: Resource recovery and valorization
- We need to talk more about waste management | Infrastructure newson September 16, 2024 at 10:10 am
Nuru Lama, global lead: Waste & Circularity, International Finance Corporation (IFC) · Nearly half of the waste in developing countries ends up in open ...