• Setup menu at Appearance » Menus and assign menu to Top Bar Navigation
Friday, July 1, 2022
Business System Guide
Advertisement
  • Retail
  • Wealth
  • Cryptocurrency
  • HealthCare
No Result
View All Result
Business System Guide
  • Retail
  • Wealth
  • Cryptocurrency
  • HealthCare
No Result
View All Result
Business System Guide
No Result
View All Result
Home Business

Plastics, Waste, and Recycling Efforts: 5 Things to Consider

by Nala Samir
1 year ago
in Business
0
Plastics, Waste, and Recycling Efforts: 5 Things to Consider
153
SHARES
1.9k
VIEWS
Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

There is no denying that the world produces tons of plastic products every year. We also throw out tons more, most of which ends up in landfills. The reality of a world that functions on plastic has led to all sorts of debates covering everything from waste to recycling. Unfortunately, the debates have led to very little by way of productive solutions. They tend to only engender more debate.

The world would be better off if it stepped back and looked at plastics from a more comprehensive point of view. Rather than isolating single issues and limiting one’s understanding to them, seeing the big picture takes the edge off many of the most difficult debate points. It erases other points entirely.

In an effort to inject some pragmatism into the plastic discussion, here are five things to consider:

1. Plastics Start with Petroleum

One of the main objections to plastics for some people is the idea that they are synthetic materials. While that may be true, the foundational ingredient of every plastic known to man is petroleum. And where does petroleum come from? The ground. Petroleum is not a synthetic material. It is a natural material produced by the decomposition of living things.

Petroleum is just as natural as the trees that provide us wood and paper. It is just as natural as the flacks we use to make threads, yarns, and fabrics. To assume petroleum is bad for the environment is to misunderstand the environment itself.

2. Industrial Recycling Works Well

In terms of recycling efforts, post-industrial recycling works extremely well. Take a company like Nashville-based Seraphim Plastics. They run a highly successful business purchasing post-industrial plastic waste and recycling it for use in new manufacturing. Moreover, demand for the recycled plastics they sell is extremely high.

3. Commercial Recycling Doesn’t Work Well

On the other hand, recycling commercial plastics doesn’t work very well. It has not worked well since we started doing it decades ago. The problems that make commercial recycling impractical are many and varied. For starters, mixed materials require manual sorting. This is expensive and time-consuming. Second, cleaning most commercial plastics is an arduous process at best.

Commercial recycling programs traditionally don’t pay off because it takes more effort and financial resources to recycle than it does to purchase virgin plastic. Until we fix that problem, commercial recycling will continue to fail.

4. Plastic Is Better in Many Cases

Some plastic critics believe the world would be a better place without any plastics at all. They do not realize that plastics are better than other materials for a lot of applications. Sometimes they are the best option. One example is plastic food packaging. Plastic is an effective barrier against bacteria and other contaminants. It is one of the best materials for keeping food safe.

5. Plastics Dominate Modern Technology

Along the same lines as the previous point, plastics dominate modern technology. Completely ban plastics and you had better be prepared to say goodbye to the cell phone, TV, laptop computer, and on and on. Most of the consumer electronics we find so important would not exist if it were not for plastics. This is just the reality. Without plastics, the modern world would not be what it is today.

Can we do a better job of manufacturing and recycling plastics? Absolutely. In fact, just changing the way we manufacture could address some of the most persistent recycling challenges. But framing plastics as an evil that must be eradicated is foolish and nonsensical. Doing so is a failure to recognize the value of plastics in a modern world.

Related Posts

The Role of Text Analysis in Research
Business

The Role of Text Analysis in Research

June 30, 2022
How Much Is the Cost of Direct Deposit Payroll?
Business

How Much Is the Cost of Direct Deposit Payroll?

June 30, 2022
Hard Money Loans 101- Everything You Need to Know
Business

Hard Money Loans 101- Everything You Need to Know

June 29, 2022
Business

6 Rules Of Success For New Businesses

June 29, 2022
Interior Design Advice For Reopening Your Office
Business

Interior Design Advice For Reopening Your Office

June 24, 2022
Three ways to reduce the company’s TCO 
Business

Three ways to reduce the company’s TCO 

June 30, 2022

Recent Posts

  • The Role of Text Analysis in Research June 30, 2022
  • How Much Is the Cost of Direct Deposit Payroll? June 30, 2022
  • Hard Money Loans 101- Everything You Need to Know June 29, 2022
  • 6 Rules Of Success For New Businesses June 29, 2022
  • Interior Design Advice For Reopening Your Office June 24, 2022
  • Using CMMS Technology to Bridge Workforce Gaps June 23, 2022
  • Three ways to reduce the company’s TCO  June 23, 2022
  • HR Issues in Outsourcing June 23, 2022
No Result
View All Result

2022

  • + June (16)
  • + May (8)
  • + April (16)
  • + March (32)
  • + February (14)
  • + January (23)

2021

  • + December (13)
  • + November (17)
  • + October (12)
  • + September (17)
  • + August (16)
  • + July (23)
  • + June (32)
  • + May (18)
  • + April (18)
  • + March (17)
  • + February (22)
  • + January (17)

2020

  • + December (22)
  • + November (19)
  • + October (20)
  • + September (31)
  • + August (26)
  • + July (20)
  • + June (25)
  • + May (15)
  • + April (18)
  • + March (21)
  • + February (23)
  • + January (24)

2019

  • + December (2)
  • + November (24)
  • + October (3)
  • + September (2)
  • + August (2)
  • + July (4)
  • + June (2)
  • + April (1)
  • + March (1)

2017

  • + March (1)

Tags

Amazon Keywords Champions Academy coding classes Competitor Analysis cost-effective development company Development Team Building Ecommerce hiring an extended development team IHC IQIP noise mitigation printer toner from Toner Bee Short film competition short film contest platforms South Point Casino

Recent Posts

  • The Role of Text Analysis in Research
  • How Much Is the Cost of Direct Deposit Payroll?
  • Hard Money Loans 101- Everything You Need to Know
  • 6 Rules Of Success For New Businesses
  • Interior Design Advice For Reopening Your Office
July 2022
M T W T F S S
 123
45678910
11121314151617
18192021222324
25262728293031
« Jun    

Site Navigation

  • Home
  • Business
  • Companies
  • Economic
  • Management
  • Marketing
  • Partnerships
  • Services
No Result
View All Result
Business

The Role of Text Analysis in Research

There are many types of text analysis. These techniques include a thematic summary, interaction analysis, and automated textual analysis. This article ...

June 30, 2022
Business

How Much Is the Cost of Direct Deposit Payroll?

If you're thinking about setting up direct deposit payroll, you may wonder how much it costs. Most banks charge a ...

June 30, 2022
Business

Hard Money Loans 101- Everything You Need to Know

If your first thought was "scam," you're unfortunately not alone. Nowadays, getting financing for a real estate deal can be ...

June 29, 2022
Business

6 Rules Of Success For New Businesses

There is often a great deal of excitement within the operation of new businesses. Those at the helm are likely ...

June 29, 2022
Business

Interior Design Advice For Reopening Your Office

We have consulted interior designers at Buster + Punch to give you the best expert advice possible on transforming your ...

June 24, 2022
  • Retail
  • Wealth
  • Cryptocurrency
  • HealthCare

© 2020 Business System Guide. All Rights Reserved.

No Result
View All Result

© 2020 Business System Guide. All Rights Reserved.

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Fill the forms bellow to register

All fields are required. Log In

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In