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In this guide, we outline: – What plastic is used for in society in general – What sectors and industries use the most plastic – What sectors and industries waste the most plastic   Summary – Uses For Plastic In Society, & Sectors & Industries That Use & Waste The Most Plastic What Is Plastic … Read more

Below, we outline what we use oil and natural gas for across society. We identify some everyday uses of each, and also identify the sectors/industries and countries that might consume the most petroleum and natural gas.   Summary – What We Use Oil & Natural Gas For Across Society, & The Sectors & Countries Consume … Read more

The waste hierarchy is a concept developed to contribute to more sustainable and environmentally friendly methods of waste management In the guide below, we explain what the waste hierarchy is, list each of the options in the waste hierarchy, and also give examples of each option   Summary – The Waste Hierarchy What Is The … Read more

E-waste is a specific type of waste that has received more attention in recent times. In the guide below, we outline various aspects of e-waste, such as what it is (including a definition), examples of e-waste, it’s potential impact on the environment & humans, how it can be disposed of or recycled, and relevant statistic … Read more

Because of the potential impact of battery waste on human health and the environment, some countries & groups want more battery recycling, and less batteries going to landfills. In the guide below, we look at some of the relevant factors relating to battery waste, how batteries are disposed of, and how batteries can be recycled. … Read more

In the guide below, we outline the potential impact of battery waste on the environment, and also on human health. This guide is complementary to our separate guide on the disposal and recycling of batteries.   Summary – Impact Of Batteries On The Environment & Human Health Why Are Batteries Potentially Harmful? Some batteries are … Read more

The are different types of waste that we generate as a society. This guide is a quick overview of those types of waste, and also what they each include in terms of different materials.   Summary – The Different Types Of Waste Main Types Of Waste There’s really two main waste streams that we have … Read more

Recycling is one of the main waste management options across society, and it has it’s own list of potential pros and cons compared to the other waste management options. In the guide below, we consider whether recycling might be worth it or not, according to different factors.   Summary – Is Recycling Worth It, Or … Read more

We previously outlined the potential pros and cons of recycling in a separate guide. However, in the guide below, we specifically consider whether recycling is profitable and economically viable. We’ve also outlined some of the factors that may impact the economics of recycling.   Summary – Is Recycling Profitable & Economically Viable? Indicators Of The … Read more

There are some materials and items that can be recycled over and over. On the other hand, some materials and items can only be recycled a limited number of times. In the guide below, we go over the different materials like plastic, paper, metal, glass and so on, and identify how many times each can … Read more