Manufactured Carbon Dioxide: The Rising Costs Of Plastics
Companies worldwide are taking advantage of the low cost, ease-of-manufacture, and widespread availability of carbon dioxide to manufacture plastics. In the first part of this blog post, we'll explore the environmental cost of CO2 emissions from manufacturing polycarbonate.
What is the current status of plastic packaging
Current estimates show that there are approximately 10 billion metric tons of plastics produced every year. That's enough to fill up over one million cargo ships. A lot of the plastic is being made into packaging for goods. And, because the material is so light and easy to manufacture, it is cheaper than most other materials they use. However, because it doesn't biodegrade or decompose as other materials would, it's accumulating in landfills across the globe.
What are the benefits of using paper packaging material?
The benefits of using paper packaging material are numerous. Paper is biodegradable, recyclable, lightweight, and a renewable resource. Although paper packaging is more expensive than plastic alternatives, it's important to remember that the cost is often worth the environmental impact.
Conclusion
The key to reducing emissions is consuming less. However, there are many goods and services created in the process of producing goods for consumption. One major way that emissions are reduced is through recycling. However, the recycling rate in most countries is not high enough to keep up with the demand for recycled materials. Without a decrease in emissions, it may be difficult to reduce global temperatures and avoid the effects of climate change.
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