Plastic Packaging: Doing More With Less

Here is an interesting article that puts the definition of “Sustainability” into a bit more of a practical perspective.  The dependency all people have on petroleum products is not limited to only automobiles & transportation.  Sure, we can decrease usage and become more responsible with the resource, but to truly get away from all use of plastic products would be a step backwards for mankind in general.

All things in moderation, who said that anyway?

Plastic Packaging: Doing More With Less.

As You Sow – Beverage Container Recycling

Outstanding publication with a great deal of hard hitting facts & stats.  A great project for a watchdog group to hold Nestle Waters North America, PepsiCo and Coca-Cola accountable for their commitments.  If they fail, who holds them accountable and what is the penalty? 

Energy consumption, resources wasted & oil usage analogy will/should shake everyone up!

As You Sow – Beverage Container Recycling.

ALUMINUM CAN CONTINUES LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AS MOST RECYCLED BEVERAGE CONTAINER

It looks like we have a most preferred, most sustainable & definitely the most recyclable type of single use consumer beverage container.  With this type of data available, is there really any purpose behind producing plastic beverage containers? Eliminating the single use, plastic beverage container has to made a priority of all environmental groups.  Only with one voice will this be accomplished.  PLEASE! Everyone must support a group and get involved with hammering the manufacturers of the plastic/PET single use containers.

Aluminum | ALUMINUM CAN CONTINUES LEADERSHIP IN SUSTAINABLE PACKAGING AS MOST RECYCLED BEVERAGE CONTAINER

Recycling of HDPE Bottles Tops One Billion Pounds in 2012

After reading this, and then re-reading it again…it appears to indicate progress is actually being made in the recycling return rates of some types of single use plastic containers.  Then again, if 1.6% is the best result and this is the 23rd annual report which puts the return rate at a stretched 30%, does that mean 50% will be achieved by approximately 2030?  Does this actually equate to a success?  The report from the CRI, (Container Recycling Institute) has not yet been released.  They are considered the undisputed authority on recycling efficiency and effectivity.  Their report will be shared as soon as it is available.

Recycling of HDPE Bottles Tops One Billion Pounds in 2012.

Illumin – Recycling Plastics: New Recycling Technology and Biodegradable Polymer Development

This Is A Must Read!  One More Reason To Keep The Plastic Out Of The Landfills, Out Of The Waterways/Oceans AND Not To Incinerate Them!

Illumin – Recycling Plastics: New Recycling Technology and Biodegradable Polymer Development.

The Benefits of Aluminum Recycling – Why Recycle Aluminum?

Yesterday… Little Johnny Picked Up Soda Bottles,

Today… Little Johnny Picks Up Aluminum Cans.

In Fact, Some Little Johnny’s Pick Up The Aluminum Cans From The Entire Neighborhood & Take A Vacation!

The Benefits of Aluminum Recycling – Why Recycle Aluminum?.