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In this guide, we outline what happens to plastic across the main stages of it’s lifecycle in society. We include some key numbers and stats on production, use, waste, pollution, and the other stages of the plastic lifecycle. This guide should help illustrate the ‘footprint of plastic’ in terms of where plastic comes from, how … Read more

In this guide, we outline what plastic can be recycled into, and also the potential re-use and repurposing applications of plastic.   Summary – What Can Plastic Be Recycled Into, Or Repurposed Or Re-Used For? What Can Plastic Be Recycled Into, Or Repurposed & Re-Used For? Different types of plastics, and different everyday plastic items … Read more

A lot has been written about plastic pollution in the ocean. But, there might be less data available on the extent of plastic pollution on dry land. In the guide below, we discuss what plastic pollution on land is, the causes and sources, the effects and impact, along with potential solutions.   Summary – Plastic … Read more

Different types of plastic, and different plastic items and products can take different lengths of time to break down and degrade. In this guide, we outline how long different plastic items take to break down. We also outline various factors that might impact the break down of plastic. The guide below compliments our separate guide … Read more

Plastic has the potential to both positively and negatively impact society. In this guide, we specifically list the potential negative effects plastic might have on the environment, wildlife, resource management, humans and human health, and the economy.   Summary – List Of 21 Potentially Harmful Effects Of Plastic Potentially Harmful Effects A summarised list of the … Read more

In this guide, we discuss the different aspects of plastic pollution in the ocean. We look at how much plastic is in the ocean, the types of ocean plastic pollution, along with sources and causes, impact/effects, and potential solutions. It compliments our separate guide on plastic pollution on dry land.   Summary – Plastic Pollution … Read more

In the guide below, we discuss some key aspects of Germany’s renewable energy transition – also known as ‘Energiewende’. We look at: – What the transition involves – Germany’s current energy mix (for primary energy, and also just electricity generation) – Issues that might have been encountered so far, and potential effects of the transition … Read more

In the guide below, we look at what the true cost of different forms of renewable energy might be, and compare them to fossil fuel and nuclear energy costs. We do this across several different indicators and measurements of cost. This guide may complement our separate comparison guide where we compare other features and aspects … Read more

Below, we outline whether renewable energy might be reliable or not. We do this by outlining what reliability means, looking at how different renewable energy sources might be reliability or unreliable, as well as providing examples of how electricity grids might be performing in places where renewable energy is used.   Summary – Is Renewable … Read more

Below, we discuss whether renewable energy might make electricity cheaper, or more expensive.  Firstly, we provide what might be a more general answer to this question. But, we also reference case studies of specific countries around the world, and explain what impact renewable energy might have had on their electricity prices   Summary – Does … Read more