Why do we need multiple polymer types? - sources
Friday, 27 October 2017
- 'A report by Trucost determined using alterntive materials to plastics would increase total environmental costs by nearly four times' Source: Trucost, 2016 Plastics and Sustainability: A valuation of Environmental Benefits, Costs and Opportunities for Continuous Improvement.
- 'Food waste has 10 x environmental impact of packaging waste' Source: Advisory Committee on Packaging, 2008 Packaging in Perspective
- 'Cucumber extend their life when wrapped in film by up to 14 days' Source:Advisory Committee on Packaging, 2008 Packaging in Perspective
- 'Plastic bags reduce waste of potatoes by 2/3' Source: Advisory Committee on Packaging, 2008 Packaging in Perspective
- 'Bananas in a flexible bag extend their shelf-life by 3 days' Source: Advisory Committee on Packaging, 2008 Packaging in Perspective
- '98% of local authorities collect plastic bottles' Source: Recoup, 2016 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey
- '74% collect pots, tubs and trays (up to 28% in 2010)' Source: Recoup, 2016 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey
- '20% now collect plastic film (up from 10% in 2010) Source: Recoup, 2016 UK Household Plastics Collection Survey
