Envision Plastics’ Post

Did you know that the world produces around 400 million tonnes of plastic every year? That’s the collective weight of all the people on our planet – now that’s a lot of plastic!! With even more reports saying that plastic pollution levels are due to double by 2040 without immediate action, it is more important than ever to reduce, reuse and recycle. Our investee company Smile Plastics takes single-use plastics to design and construct functionable, aesthetic and recyclable surfaces - loved and used on a global level. What a great idea! To find out more about Smile Plastics, go to: https://bit.ly/4530biI Read the full Edie Report here: https://bit.ly/3RyX4fb

New 90-page free download report - Making Reuse a Reality: A systems approach to tackling single-use plastic pollution "The Making Reuse a Reality Report brings together research and key evidence from interviews. The report provides a comprehensive analysis of reuse strategies, drawing on a diverse range of global perspectives and experience. Reuse presents an opportunity to move away from the existing linear take-make-waste, single-use packaging economy.  In preparation for the second session of the intergovernmental negotiating committee (INC-2), the Global Plastics Policy Centre, in collaboration with Break Free From Plastic, present this report to aid the negotiations" https://lnkd.in/eTnVn7-P

📣 #Plastics have been subject to extensive debate and controversy due to various factors, including their production from fossil fuels, emissions during manufacturing and disposal, potential toxicity, and environmental leakage. Consequently, there's been a widespread call to decrease plastic usage and transition towards nonplastic alternatives. However, such calls often disregard the environmental implications of these alternative materials. 🏭 The article published by American Chemical Society society delves into the greenhouse gas (#GHG) emissions associated with plastic products compared to their alternatives across 16 applications spanning key sectors such as #packaging, #building and #construction, #automotive, #textiles, and consumer #durables, which collectively represent about 90% of global plastic volume. Surprisingly, findings reveal that in 15 out of 16 applications, plastic products result in lower GHG emissions throughout their #lifecycle, ranging from 10% to 90% less than their alternatives. 🔎 Moreover, some applications, notably food packaging, lack viable alternatives to plastics altogether. These findings underscore the need for caution when devising policies or interventions to reduce plastic usage to prevent inadvertently promoting alternative materials with higher GHG emissions. Instead, focusing on enhancing plastic use #efficiency, prolonging product #lifetimes, increasing #recycling rates, and improving waste management emerges as more effective strategies for emission reduction. 🔬 Additionally, policies must be grounded in #scientific #evidence rather than popular sentiments to ensure effective emission reduction strategies.

In view of the increasing consumption and production trends of plastics, it is important to adopt a systematic and integrated perspective on plastics and its carbon cycle. This approach is vital in finding a way to align plastics with a low-carbon economy and to strengthen our comprehension of the connection between plastic circularity and climate change. This is also one of the main drivers of the INCREACE project that will come up with solutions to increase the share of recycled plastics in added value materials. Our partner Ive Vanderreydt from VITO gave a presentation about the impact and benefit of closing the plastic materials loop.   #PlasticRecycling #WEEE #ElectronicRecycling #PlasticWaste #CircularEconomy

More than simply highlighting the devastating effects of #plasticpollution, some of Monday's #EarthDay threads resurfaced what could be highly influential and action-prompting initiatives to address the longstanding issue. A few of these include: ✍🏽 the "Federal Plastics Registry” which will collect data on the type, quantity, and reuse of plastic materials. This tool puts onus on plastic producers and suppliers to provide key info that can improve life cycle assessments and post-consumer collection efforts 💡 guidance documents for limiting and avoiding use of “unnecessary and problematic plastics” + improving circularity where possible 💸 the proposed $183.1 million investment by the federal government (from the 2022-2023 budget, spread over five years) to reduce plastic waste Resources like these provide much-needed direction to tackle bits of the problem, but there's always more to be done and there's a long list of questions to help figure out what those next steps are. Here are some of my curiosities... - How might plastic materials be manufactured differently to overcome current challenges with reuse and recyclability? - What technologies can improve recycling infrastructures as they exist today? What's preventing these from being developed and/or implemented? - How could large-scale plastic manufacturers support emerging bioplastic producers to scale up development and integrate new materials into the market?

Plastic Credits: A vital part of the solution Plastic credits definitely deserve enthusiasm. They incentivize companies to invest in global waste management programs that recover and recycle plastics. It's a circular solution with enormous multiplying benefits: - Drives recycling infrastructure - Creates jobs - Diverts plastic from landfills and leakage - Powers circular economic systems - Offsets corporate plastic footprints - Keeps plastics in production cycle Plastic credits align business interests with environmental needs. That's game changing and the core framework is strong. Let's champion this method and expand adoption. It delivers measurable, scalable impact on plastic waste. The time for systems-level change is now. #ABetterWorld #plasticcredits #climateimpact #environmentalhealth #plasticwaste Harshit Agrawal

🌱🔬 Embracing the Future: The Rubber Plastic industry witnesses soaring demand for sustainable materials! 📈🌍 As environmental consciousness surges, sustainable rubber and plastic materials are revolutionizing the industry. 🌱♻️ Amidst growing concerns about our planet's well-being, the demand for eco-friendly alternatives is skyrocketing. The Rubber Plastic industry plays a pivotal role in meeting these needs, offering a wide range of sustainable materials that minimize environmental impact while maintaining exceptional quality. 🌿💪 From bio-based rubber derived from renewable sources to cutting-edge biodegradable plastics, innovative solutions are reshaping the landscape of this industry. ♻️✨ These sustainable materials not only exhibit similar or even superior performance compared to their conventional counterparts but also contribute to reducing carbon footprint and waste accumulation. 🌍🌱 At [Company Name], we are proud to be at the forefront of this sustainable revolution, tirelessly working towards developing and promoting eco-conscious rubber and plastic materials. 🙌🌎 Join us in our mission to create a greener and more sustainable future, where environmental responsibility meets exceptional product performance. 💚🔧 #Sustainability #RubberPlasticIndustry #Innovation #Ecofriendly #EnvironmentalResponsibility #SustainableMaterials #GreenFuture

Tsunami of plastic waste ahead of us if nothing changes. Every year 14 million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean. All that plastic degrades into tiny particles – microplastics – that last forever, accumulate in the nature and cause a serious threat to ecosystems and human health. Currently, we ingest an amount of a credit card of microplastics a week. Microplastics run through our veins and invade our hearts. They have been discovered in the highest peaks and the deepest seas. With an expected 300% growth in plastic production by 2050, the amount of microplastics in our environment is only escalating. The only way to stop microplastic pollution is to replace conventional plastic with bio-based and biodegradable materials, that leave no permanent microplastics behind during any stage of the product life cycle. https://lnkd.in/e9jE5rzT

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🌊 Exciting News from the Ocean Plastic Recycling Front! 🌊 Thrilled to share an incredible video featuring Maja Löwedey from BRACENET utilizing our revolutionary PlasTell plastic identification device. 🌐♻️ Watch as they separate various net materials, paving the way for upcycling into innovative new products! 🔄 Our NIR device continues to make waves, even after severe degradation in the oceans. It triumphs in identifying different plastics, contributing to a sustainable future. 🌍🔍 👏 We're proud to announce that at least 5 prominent ocean plastic recyclers now integrate our devices into their processes regularly, and the feedback has been nothing short of excellent! 🌟 🌟 Why is dealing with ocean plastics so crucial? Every piece of plastic removed from our oceans is a powerful step towards a cleaner, healthier planet. 🌎💙 It's not just about recycling; it's a commitment to raising awareness, preserving marine life, safeguarding ecosystems, and creating a circular economy. Let's spread the word and ignite a collective effort to tackle ocean plastics. Together, we can make a lasting impact! Contact us Matoha Instrumentation Ltd. at the website www.matoha.com/contact-us 💪🌊 #OceanPlasticRecycling #SustainableFuture #PlasticInnovation #CircularEconomy #CleanOceans #EnvironmentalImpact #RaiseAwareness