Actions are required to address the global plastic crisis
Ireland, Europe, US, Australia and others have for a long time been dependent on China to take the poor quality plastic that they collect and do not have the infrastructure or capacity to use themselves.
- As of January 2018 China has decided it does not want the low value plastics
Until more recycling plants are built to deal with these low value plastics domestically, Ireland faces a build-up of plastic waste with no outlet available other than waste derived fuels.
A number of actions are required to address “the plastics crisis”.
- Recycle quality – not just quantity.
- Value must be gained/retained through recycling in order to develop a long term viable market.
- Stop collecting stuff for the sake of it.
- Refer to item 1.
- If there is no viable outlet why invest in the collection of low/no value materials which in theory could be recycled, but where there is no viable end user.
- Boost demand for recycled plastic.
- Review your supply chain and technical requirements to assess whether use of recycled plastics could be introduced or expanded in your process or product.
- Producers must be held responsible
- Manage your supply chains
- Circular economy
- Whole of Life Cost
- Refer to item 1.
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