Rethinking Plastic: The Surprising Truth About Greenhouse Gas Emissions

We’ve been too focused on the “waste problem” in sustainability discussions, overlooking a far more pressing issue—Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions.

While waste management is critical, if we fail to address rising GHG emissions, global warming will leave us with no time to solve other environmental issues. And here’s the surprising truth: Plastics, like PET, often have a lower GHG footprint compared to materials like paper, glass, or aluminium, especially when considering the entire lifecycle.

Current policies are missing the mark by targeting plastic elimination without considering the broader GHG impact. Science-backed evidence shows that plastic packaging, being lightweight and more efficient in transport and production, can outperform alternative materials in terms of GHG emissions.

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