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This is a plastic FAQ guide answering some of the most common questions that include: ‘What Plastic … X ‘ ‘How Plastic … X ‘ ‘How Plastic Affects … X ‘ ‘Where Plastic … X ‘ ‘Why Plastic … X ‘ ‘Is Plastic … X ‘   What Are The Pros & Cons Of Plastic? … Read more

In this guide, we consider the answer to the question of whether humans can live without plastic, or not. We also provide a realistic outline of what living a life with less plastic might look like.   Summary – Can We Live Without Plastic, & How To Live With Less Plastic Can Humans Live Without … Read more

What is the best way to dispose of plastic? Is it to recycle it, send it to landfill, or to incinerate it? Are there other options to consider? In the guide below, we look at what the best way to manage plastic waste might be, according to different environmental, economic, practical, and other indicators. We … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss the following points: – What a life cycle assessment (LCA) is  – How to do a life cycle assessment – Examples of life cycle assessments for different products, services and activities – The environmental impact at different stages of the product lifecycle for several different products, and, potential solutions … Read more

In this guide, we outline the potential impact of plastic on: – Human health – The environment – Wildlife and marine life   (*Note that this is a general information guide, and none of the information is professional advice. See a suitably qualified health expert for a professional opinion on your health.)   Summary – … Read more

This is a short guide outlining the economic impact of plastic across key areas in society.   Summary – Economic Impact Of Plastic Value Of Plastic Markets The global plastic market is estimated to be worth trillions to the global economy Plastics packaging materials and unlaminated film and sheet manufacturing are mentioned by one source … Read more

There’s a range of alternatives to plastic across several applications and uses. In the guide below, we list what some of the alternative materials and products might be for these different uses.   Alternative Materials To Plastic Alternative materials to plastic can be highly dependent on the application. The material needs to have practical traits … Read more

This is our consolidated guide on solutions to plastic problems. In this guide, we outline: – Potential solutions to a range of plastic problems across society – How we might manage plastic into the future as individuals, and as a society   Summary – Solutions To Plastic Problems, & Managing Plastic Into The Future The … Read more

There may be significant attention drawn to the potential drawbacks of fossil fuels However, what might not be emphasised as strongly is how much we still rely on fossil fuels across society, and the potential benefits they might provide Below, we list some of the main reasons fossil fuels are still important across society, and what … Read more

We previously put together a separate guide on the pros and cons of recycling waste in general. However, in the interest of finding out the best way to dispose of plastic specifically, we’ve put together the guide below outlining the pros and cons of recycling plastic.   Summary – Pros & Cons Of Recycling Plastic … Read more