Why is the world wasting so much and what is preventing us from being more sustainable?
Did you know that even the Arctic Sea (as isolated as it is from the rest of the world) is not even plastic-free? This means that micro-plastic are such a big issue that they are penetrating every corner of the world. And while they are such a big issue, it seems as if nothing is being done to stop plastic waste. This article presents 5 major challenges to more sustainable consumption and production of plastics.
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Meeting consumers' expectations for convenience
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Government regulations can create waste
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Many places lack proper waste infrastructure
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Recycling technology isn't good enough
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We use the wrong business models
Read more details here on the barriers to adopting more sustainable practices: Barriers to a Circular Economy