Sustainable plastic waste management is a significant issue that is garnering the attention of all environmentalists. A major challenge in protecting the environment is the proper and efficient handling of the huge of waste.
Abundant use of plastic items has resulted in massive amounts of plastic waste. We use plastic in our daily lives, including the packaging in various food and beverages companies, skincare, pharmacy, and other manufacturing sectors that need to pack their final goods for effective and secure product distribution to the customer. Plastics are created by the biochemical process of polymerization or polycondensation. If plastic waste is not managed properly, it will harm our environment.
Plastics have widely come in use for all industrial activities, including production, agriculture, furniture, healthcare, energy and thermal insulation, the production of household and technology products, pipelines, and so on. Plastic’s utility will increase because of its exceptional characteristics such as high strength properties, shock resistance, resistance to microbiological development, opacity and visibility, chemical resistance, and lightweight.
Plastic Waste Management:
Take a glance around; you’ll notice how reliant we are on plastics. In the past 3 decades, it has become an inevitable aspect of our life. According to a recent UN Environment Programme estimate, the globe generates 400 million tonnes of single-use plastic (SUP) garbage each year (47 % of the total plastic waste). Only around 9% of plastic gets into the recycling process globally, according to estimates. India’s plastic problem is growing at an alarming rate. To address this issue, one should follow the 3 R’s — Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle. Reduce your use of plastic when there are alternatives. Reuse plastic items and recycle old ones to make new ones. It’s time to rethink the way we manufacture, use and dispose of plastic items in the most favorable way.
The Major Advantages of Plastic Recycling:
- Pollution reduction.
- It uses less energy and contributes to the conservation of natural resources.
- Saves landfill space, which is rapidly running out.
- Reduces the demand for fossil fuel consumption.
- Encourages a Sustainable Way of Life.
The use of these approaches will save lives while also saving a good amount of money by reusing raw resources and reusing plastics. Recycling plastic waste will assist to boost the economy by lowering production costs. Not only is it economically sustainable, but it will also aid in the elimination of infectious illnesses spread by air and water.