The plastics industry shows signs of having learned the art of deflection from the tobacco, narcotics, and gambling industry. Despite the reduction in the use of petroleum as source of fuel, the industry continue to find ways to increase its use and penetration.
It is estimated that over 400 million tonnes are produced per year. The anticipated growth will be over 70% by 2040. Once thought of as inert, these organic substances make their way into the air, soil. water and eventually our food chain and us. Our children and grandchildren will have to cope with an increasing. Cumulative lifetime absorption of chemicals whose effects are little understood.
Absorbed micro plastics are implicated in cancer, heart disease, reproduction. We are carrying the seeds of our own destruction yet there is minimal pressure on the packaging industry to use alternative non-toxic components. On example is the use of plastic in food. A small yogurt tub made plastic, packed in plastic separators which weigh more than contents.
What are we in the Away From home Commercial Hygiene industry doing to seek alternatives?
