Juan Carlos Cuevas • 27 de julio de 2023
The purpose of this blog is to give continuity to the information provided in the previous blog. I will continue talking a little about the Myths and Truths in the Plastic Industry that I consider important for our clients and prospects to know since Pharmaceutical, Cosmetic and Food containers have been stigmatized by a sector of the population and, on many occasions, the information shared is not 100% accurate. Next I will talk a little about more Myths and Truths of the Plastic Industry:
Myth: Most waste is plastic.
Truth: According to GVM Resource Efficiency, 2014, household waste only represents 8.3% of all waste generated. Only 12% of that 8.3% of household waste is plastic. There are various other items, materials and actions that account for the bulk of waste generation.
Myth: The plastics industry does nothing to reduce its consumption.
Truth: By optimizing packaging alone, the resulting material and weight reduction (an average of 25%) is saving 6.1 billion tonnes of plastic consumption and use in Western Europe each year.
Myth: No packaging is always the best option.
Truth: According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAQ), 2015), many foods can be kept much longer with the right packaging, thus reducing food waste.
In many countries, the hygienic and climatic conditions are very different in Europe and America. In third world countries and underdeveloped areas there are far fewer refrigerated and refrigerated vehicles, so packaging is extremely important. A long shelf life of perishable products is crucial to prevent disease and sustain the region's population growth.
Myth: Most microplastics come from degraded plastic packaging.
Truth: According to GVM Resource Efficiency, 2014, the vast majority of microplastics come from synthetic textiles, car tires, urban dust, and even road markings.
All these Myths and Truths that were touched on in this blog and the previous one are just some of which we have heard very often in endless media. The important thing is that we are informed and consult reliable sources so as not to fall for data or information that is not close to reality and this influences some incorrect decision making.
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