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Did you know that, beyond the low recycling rate, recycled plastic also has a short lifecycle? Most plastics can only be recycled once or twice before losing their properties, making the production of new plastic necessary. And here’s the problem: over 99% of plastics are derived from fossil fuels, fueling an industry that contributes to climate change. Moreover, petrochemical companies continue to invest in infrastructure to produce more plastic—forecasting a 40% increase by 2030. Meanwhile, alternatives like bioplastics and “circular economy” policies remain underexplored. Some countries have already started banning single-use plastics, but experts say that a complete transition to sustainable solutions depends on a combination of government regulation and innovations in product design. ✉DM for credits in the video #Sustainability #EnvironmentalCrisis #PlasticRecycling #ClimateChange #CircularEconomy

Our research shows that almost 50% of plastic produced is for packaging, but only 10 % of it is collected for recycling. ♻️ Dive into our full Capgemini report on the future of packaging and what sustainable options exist to help preserve the planet. 🌍

Sustainability entails more than just banning single-use plastics; it necessitates a balanced approach that addresses economic, social, and environmental concerns. While single-use plastics pose significant challenges due to their contribution to pollution, outright bans may overlook the economic importance of industries and fail to consider feasible alternatives. Reusable packaging emerges as a promising solution, offering durability and reduced environmental impact. By shifting towards reusable materials, we can mitigate waste generation, energy consumption, and emissions associated with single-use plastics. Collaboration between businesses, governments, and consumers is essential in implementing sustainable practices that support economic development while minimizing environmental harm. This requires investing in innovation, developing sustainable alternatives, and implementing policies that promote responsible production and consumption instead of attacking every new company that have a plastic product. Through a holistic approach to sustainability, we can achieve long-term solutions that benefit both people and the planet.

https://lnkd.in/eR6ix3pj Plastic pollution is a critical global concern, with about 400m tonnes produced every year, much of which ends up in our oceans or in landfill. Beyond the crisis of pollution, there is also a growing body of science exploring the rapid way that microplastics are affecting human health; a recent US study looked at 62 human placentas and found microplastics in every single one. In a historic agreement in March 2022 countries adopted a mandate opening negotiations for a global, legally binding treaty to address the whole life cycle of plastics. Previous negotiations in Nairobi stalled last November when oil-producing nations proposed to focus on waste management rather than scaling down production of plastic. Most – 98% – of single-use plastics are made from fossil fuels, and the top seven plastic-producing companies are fossil fuel companies, according to data from 2021.

Circularity for plastics in Victoria is low and will be for a long time yet. The State governments recent report Circular Economy Market Report shows the following Market issues and challenges Overall, plastics circularity is low and there remain significant challenges with generation and processing capacity for both packaging and nonpackaging sources of plastics. In the mean time, making the plastics able to biodegrade way in landfills (landfill biodegradable) without compromsing their recyclabilty for when and if they do get recycled, would seem to be the logical path to take.

Empty PCR Bottles 👉 Environmental Sustainability: Using recycled materials significantly reduces the need to extract and process virgin plastics, minimizing the environmental impact of production. 👉 Reduced Waste: PCR tubes help to divert plastic waste from landfills, promoting a circular economy where materials are reused instead of being discarded. 👉 Lower Carbon Footprint: The manufacturing process for PCR tubes uses less energy and generates fewer greenhouse gas emissions compared to virgin plastic production. 👉 Cost-Effective: While PCR material can be slightly more expensive to source initially, manufacturers can often offset these costs by using less virgin plastic and by taking advantage of government incentives for using recycled materials. 👉 Positive Brand Image: Choosing PCR tubes demonstrates a brand’s commitment to sustainability and appeals to environmentally conscious consumers.

Bioplastics 🌿 will play an important role in the evolution of the packaging industry. Read our report to know more about the future of packaging. ♻ #circulareconomy #sustainability #sustainablefuture #businessforplanet #notoplastic #packaging

This year’s theme is Planet vs Plastic - feels very appropriate given there are plans to build the biggest petrochemical plant in Europe which will bring plastic production to Europe on a scale not seen before... 💡 Plastic really was the 20th century miracle new material. 😬 Did you know that 79% of plastic that has ever been made still sits in landfills or the natural environment (with the exception of the small amount that has been incinerated or recycled)? (Source https://bit.ly/3JovmMN ) That’s because not all plastics are created equal, which is why they aren’t all recyclable - unlike cans which can all be recycled and reused in about 2 months. From PET to polystyrene, the variety of plastics means we have so many options but it’s that very choice that make recycling so very complicated - and that’s assuming it’s gone into the right bin. ➡️ Recycling is always the first place conversations go to when I run my climate games or team talks. ➡️ ➡️ Make this Earth Day a reason to talk about plastic - and maybe think about ways to talk with suppliers to try out some of the new 21st century miracle new materials coming out. ➡️ ➡️ ➡️ If you want help kickstarting conversations - https://lnkd.in/e_9kUiDr

Is a plastic free future possible? "For the last 50 years we have mostly stopped material innovation, because we had this miracle called plastic ... It has become the default for almost everything – products, packaging, building materials, textiles... The odds are against all innovation whilst we still swallow the myth that recycling plastic is (a) happening and (b) the answer." Relevant technologies to are beginning to emerge. Bio-based and biodegradable solutions made from crop waste, vegetables, mushroom mycelium, bacteria-forged cellulose and algae seek to emulate the light and pliable qualities that make plastic so integral to modern life. More from dezeen: https://ow.ly/Aqh330sEhfs #sustainable #materials #materialinnovation #plasticvstheplanet

Infinity Recycling was founded on the premise of helping to accelerate the world's transition to a circular economy of materials. 🌍 🌍 🌍 And whereas the circular business model has retained its attractiveness, regulatory uncertainty has undoubtedly had a somewhat damping effect on the speed of the transition. But no more 🎉 🎉 🎉 Last week the European Parliament voted, by a large majority, to approve new rules to reduce packaging waste, by promoting the reuse and recycling of packaging. ✔ ✔ ✔ The regulation will help accelerate the transition to a circular economy and focusses on five key areas: 🚅 🚅 🚅 1. Packaging reduction targets, in particular where it concerns plastics 2. Certain single use plastic packaging to be banned from 1 Jan 2030 3. Encourage reuse and refill options for consumers 4. Enhance recyclability of packaging 5. Recycled content targets for plastics packaging The vote in parliament also paves the way for advanced recycling to be counted as recycling and therewith ensuring that also the more difficult waste streams can be appropriately valorised and re-used in a circular production process. ♻ ♻ ♻ Infinity Recycling is excited about this important milestone and is looking forward to help Europe meet its ambitious circular economy targets together with its partners and investees. Onwards and upwards 🚀🚀🚀 #circulareconomy #EUlegislation #PPWR #massbalance #impactinvestment