6 Ways Plastic Bottle Recycling Can Change The World
Introduction
The world is evolving rapidly. So do the piles of plastic waste carrying the imprints of the growing population. The day is not too far when there will be more plastic than the living beings on the planet. The future of our planet relies on us! If we don’t wake up today, when will we?
The Increasing Terror of Plastic Pollution
Mountains, deserts, or an immense blue sea…wherever we look, plastic pollution is causing havoc. Not even half of the plastic wastes that end up in landfills get recycled! It is harming animals, poisoning the environment, and posing threats to human health. From contaminating soil, clogging waterways, and littering landscapes to suffocating sea creatures, the convenience of plastic bottles has come at a high cost. The slow decomposition attribute of discarded plastic bottles releases toxins exacerbating the problems. It is imperative that we need to act…and act now! It is our duty that we strive to shape a greener and healthier future for the generations to come.
How Plastic Bottle Recycling Can Be The Game Changer
1. Reducing the stress on natural resources
The efforts of recycling plastic PET bottles help shape a circular economy, minimising the dependence on raw materials and natural resources like petroleum and water. It takes less energy and water to produce plastic bottles using rPET (recycled PET) compared to manufacturing them using virgin materials.
2. Improves waste disposal mechanism
In India, over 2600 truckloads of plastic waste are generated daily, with a rising recycling rate. Yet, 40% still end up in landfills. Initiatives like #EcoRevive aim to channelise disposed PET plastic bottles to recyclers, diverting them from landfills. This promotes sustainable waste management and helps shape a cleaner future.
3. Promotes environmental conservation
The need for virgin plastic production can be reduced by recycling PET plastic bottles, which helps minimising habitat destruction and environmental degradation during the extraction process such as mining for minerals or drilling for oil. It helps promote biodiversity and the preservation of the ecosystem.
4. Generates economic opportunities
From collection and sorting to processing and manufacturing, there is a demand for skilled labour in the waste management supply chain. Additionally, the growth of the plastic bottle recycling industry stimulates investments and innovation in sustainable practices, driving economic development and diversification.
5. Conserves marine lives
By diverting plastic bottles from landfills and ensuring they are recycled, we can reduce the likelihood of them entering waterways and harming marine ecosystems. This helps to preserve biodiversity, protect fragile aquatic habitats, and mitigate the impacts of plastic pollution on marine animals.
6. Shifts in Behaviour and way to a sustainable future
By promoting awareness of recycling and supporting them with convenient recycling options, people can be empowered to make environmentally conscious choices. This can create a culture of responsibility and stewardship in everyone, inspiring collective actions to address plastic pollution.
Conclusion
At Magpet Polymers, we strive to give back to the environment for the upliftment of the community. Through the #EcoRevive movement, we embark on a journey to make plastic waste management smarter, diverting old & disposed PET bottles and transforming them into a resource for recycling PET (rPET). Come, join us in shaping a sustainable future for the coming generations. Be a #GreenAmbassador, be a part of change!
