Ocean Waste Plastic
Plastic is one of the most important inventions of the 20th century, but unfortunately it also causes pollution – especially in the world’s oceans. In fact, Denmark is the country in Europe that generates the most waste per capita. This post highlights some of the issues related to plastic waste. It also highlights four different types of plastic.
Plastic problems
A huge problem with high plastic consumption is the difficulty of recycling plastic. About 80% of the material therefore ends up as persistent waste. This is a huge environmental problem as it is so difficult to recycle. Its useful life is less than a year, but it can take hundreds of years for nature to break down the plastic. It is these issues that are contributing to plastic being a huge climate culprit.
Different types of plastic
Fossil fuels
The production of plastic is very energy-intensive. In fact, 4% of the world’s oil production goes to processing plastics alone. The material degrades slowly, resulting in toxic fumes. The production of plastics requires large quantities of chemical pollutants and fossil fuels.
Recycled plastic
The material is made of PCR plastic and sometimes added virgin plastic. The amount of fossil fuel resources is reduced and the material has a lower carbon footprint than virgin plastic. However, the process of recycling the plastic is harmful to the environment.
Bioplastic
Bioplastics are made from plants, including corn, sugar cane and algae. Production results in large amounts of pollutants such as pesticides and chemical processing. Production also causes greater ozone depletion than traditional plastics.
Ocean waste plastic
Ocean waste plastic is made from plastic waste from the ocean. It has a lower carbon footprint than virgin PET. The material is shatterproof, ensuring hygiene and safety, and can be used for food and drink. Using the material saves raw materials, reduces waste and creates a better environment.
You can read more about virgin PET on our site.
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Cosmetic packaging
Airless packaging is used for products that needs protection from contamination from the external environment. Examples include skin care products, such as face or eye creams, or other beauty products. In addition, it can also be medical products. Once the product is placed in the air-free packaging in a sterile environment and closed with the correct closure, the bottle becomes impossible to open without breaking it. Thus, both the consumer and the manufacturer can be sure that the product has not come into contact with the external environment. Since airless packaging protects the product better, it is possible to use fewer preservatives. It is also easy to recycle air-free packaging, as it is usually made of many different types of plastic. This makes it even more appealing to consumers who are interested in more environmentally friendly solutions.
No product waste
Product waste
Environmentally harmful packaging is much more than just materials that are difficult to break down. Packaging can also pollute the environment if it creates a large waste of resources. Similarly, packaging can also be sustainable if the container ensures that the consumer has access to 100% of the product content. Our airless dispenser is a good example of a sustainable packaging type as it is recyclable and eliminates product waste.