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Is Recycling Plastic Enough? Examining the Environmental Impacts of Plastic Production

Is Recycling Plastic Enough? Examining the Environmental Impacts of Plastic Production

In recent years, there has been an increased concern about the environmental impact of plastic production and its disposal. The production and disposal of plastic have resulted in palpable negative effects on the environment, including pollution of waterways and oceans, degradation of soil quality, and greenhouse gas emissions.  This leads us to the question, is plastic environmentally friendly?  It’s not rocket science that plastic production has alarming negative effects on the environment, including pollution of waterways and oceans, degradation of soil quality, and greenhouse gas emissions.  But the more pressing issue is, when do we start acting on this? What’s the solution to this problem? The answer lies in the development of recycled and ocean-bound plastics, sustainably sourced wood and...

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Circular Materials. Sustainable Products. Innovation is here.

Circular Materials. Sustainable Products. Innovation is here.

  Circular Materials, Blue Standard, & the Circular Economy. Blue standard is the product of over 25 years of innovative research and experience in sustainability and recyclable materials through our experienced leadership team, our lab, experienced material scientists, and partners. We have experience working with international brands to develop and provide sustainable and scalable ways to create circular economies within their supply chains. Bringing this expertise & experience to the average consumer is where Blue Standard Inc. comes into play. Getting these world-leading materials into the consumer's hands and ultimately replacing virgin, unsustainable products and materials is the overarching mission. Our principles: Re-use what we already have Decrease new plastic emissions Design for recycling Reduce product carbon footprint   Blue Standard Inc uses & develops innovative,...

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