Disadvantage of reducing plastic
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Plastics help us in many different ways. The advantages of using plastics are
*low weight = less energy to transport and distribute, and use.
*low energy consumption to make 1 bag, compared to alternatives.
*durable, can be used many times,
*recycling. Can be recycled. This is ofc depending on type of polymer used, and how it is made. And, it is normaly depending on national laws, and legislation. If there is a law, that prohibit recycling, than the bags will be recycled. If there is no laws, then there is no incentive to recycle and it can be an environ mental problem. So, this is either.
*low material cost. Very little material is used to make 1 bag. so it is material efficient. The material can come from a source that is limited. (based on oil/natural gas), or it can be made of a natural source, like plant based polymers, or some other source of organic sustainable source.
*It will not let water penetrate. So it will protect what you carry. It can be made to keep oxygen out. so, a polymer bag, wrapped around “food” will help you to store food for a longer time. (wrapping food with plastic) maybe a bit on the side here, but there are many “bag solutions”) Like food for animals are protected with a “polymer bag”, and so keeping oxygen out, the “best before” date is longer.
*good isolating properties. From both cold and warm.
*saves forrest. You dont have to cut down trees, or plant cotton to make an alternative to a polymer bag.