Can These Companies Solve The Plastic Waste Problem?
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3 роки томуPlastics are useful. They're used to help make lifesaving medical supplies, lightweight, fuel-efficient car parts, and insulation for our homes. But nearly half of all plastic produced goes towards single-use items such as bags, straws, utensils and takeout containers. Since the 1950s, humans have produced about 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic. Every year, 8 million metric tons end up in the ocean. Globally, only 9% of plastics are recycled. As the waste piles up, there's a growing demand for alternatives.
There's a number of companies trying to develop cost-efficient and eco-friendly substitutes, from mushroom packaging to advanced fibers and plastic-free online shopping. But it may take serious legislative efforts to incentive adoption and slow the rise of the industry overall.
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Can These Companies Solve The Plastic Waste Problem?
@rayititoman 3 роки тому
The amount of plastic sold in products in supermarkets is insane. Definitely, there should be regulations about how they package their products.
@adamt195 3 роки тому
Recyling and composting needs to be much more dramatically incentivized.
@jackshen5093 3 роки тому
unfortunately, not enough people seem to know and care about this problem.
@n3gi_ 3 роки тому
Plastic is so common that now I can't even imagine how people lived before 1950s without plastic.
@jonahb8083 3 роки тому
We should really be starting a movement for this...
@nztrucker1542 3 роки тому
I hope one day humans will soon realise survival is more important than economy.
@johnr.seydel3821 3 роки тому
The “Biodegradable” term means nothing. So don’t let that greenwash you. Look for “compostable or recyclable packaging”
@KGisthename 3 роки тому
Shout-out to Footprint! Thank you guys for taking serious steps towards a better future for our kids.
@Drmicky141 3 роки тому
stop people in the developed world from buying bottled water would be a good start
@ROTDTpodcast 3 роки тому
they been talking about this since the 80s when my school had those weekly reader magazines...
@lisayist 3 роки тому
I stop buying espresso drinks because coffee shops refuse to refill my cup, which I totally understand. I hope the pandemic is over soon so I can support local business!
@ayizeb9299 3 роки тому
European Union just announced a 80 cent tax per kg on non-recyclable resin (main ingredient of plastic). The price per kg depending on resin type is around 1.5-2 euro's. So it's quite a lot and incentives companies to choose for reuseables. Pretty big step in the right direction if you ask me.
@yoked1234 3 роки тому
My local recycling facility doesn’t even accept glass 🤦♂️
@rayminthecat 3 роки тому
I try to recycle everything. I know some of my efforts are in vane but I do it anyway. I remember seeing a company in Africa making fence posts out of plastic bags because the bags are everywhere and wood is scarce. The machine they used ran 24/7. They can't keep up with the demand. That's a pretty good idea I think!
@dlewis8405 3 роки тому
13:50
@TheRushtime 3 роки тому
Stop producing new plastic! It should be restricted. And manufacturers should be obliged to consume waste resources first at 100%.
@jessstuart7495 3 роки тому
Solution: Tax oil production and transition to bio-degradable plastics for containers.
@aussie_al 3 роки тому
As a Baby Boomer i have witnessed an era of amazing advancements in all facets of life but it is now apparent to all that it has all come at deadly cost. As a parent I'm ashamed of the mess we have left behind for other generations to fix.
@dylanmasterguy 3 роки тому
we need to subsidize these plastic alternatives, focus on the transition and have a set date in mind to outlaw plastic. It needs to be done.
@wendypeters6084 3 роки тому
It seemed like everyone forgot this was important during the pandemic! I like what Mad Money said- can't only depend on the good nature of people.
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