Business Values And Environmental Goals
Businesses can make informed choices that align with their values and environmental goals. As the world continues to prioritise sustainability, the future of biodegradable tableware looks promising, with innovative materials and circular economy practices paving the way for a more sustainable and eco-friendly dining experience.
Hurricanes Sandy and Katrina in the United States, melting glaciers, heat waves and erosion of coastal areas, and other natural disasters can be blamed on climate change.
The effect of plastic waste and the contribution of plastics industry to climate change is less known and even disregarded.
Plastic waste is found in the air we breathe, on Mount Everest, in the water we drink, in the fish we eat, and even in human placenta.
Plastics also have indirect negative impacts across its lifecycle. The facts linking the plastic lifecycle to climate change must be taken into account:
South Asia is the largest generator of plastic waste totalling more than 26 million tons of plastics every day. South Asia also dumps world’s highest portion of non-biodegradable plastic waste in the open.
Plastic waste is mismanaged and washed into the ocean, where they emit methane and ethylene due to exposure to sunlight. Polyethylene is the highest emitter of both gasses and is the most produced and discarded synthetic polymer globally.
The amount of waste burnt in the Himalayan region accounts for 8.4 percent of waste burned. Burning of waste in the open leads to the production of a serious air pollutants like black carbon which is responsible for the visible smog in cities like New Delhi.
Bagasse and Arecanut are natural products, and they are generally Biodegradable in about 45 days in a landfill or in nature. These products can be frozen, can go to an oven, and are microwavable.
