By Atlas Mídia
A significant portion of global plastic waste is mismanaged, leading to environmental issues.
However, recycling, recovery, and the use of bio- and circular plastic components offer sustainable solutions by reducing fossil resource consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.
Currently, just 2% of single-use plastic products are sourced from certified sustainable materials like bio- and circular components.
Bio-components originate from organic sources like used cooking oil, while circular components are made from recycled waste plastic, such as post-consumer recycled waste.
Integrating sustainable feedstock into existing large-scale production systems can minimize additional costs, energy, and carbon emissions associated with segregated facilities.
However, ensuring confidence in bio- and circular-attributed plastic product claims when blended with conventional fossil feedstock is crucial for consumers, regulators, and supply chains.
Leveraging these claims can encourage informed choices in industries and consumer purchases of certified sustainable products.