Minimizing Environmental Impact of Common Plastics with Cortec Recyclable and Compostable Films and Bags

摘要

Most plastic bags are manufactured from polyethylene,a product of natural gas or petroleum.While highly convenient,these bags pose a pollution problem if not disposed of responsibly.One way to minimize environmental impact is to use polyethylene bags that are recyclable.For example,Cortec Corporation,a leader in environmentally responsible corrosion control solutions,manufactures recyclable VpCI brand bags(used for corrosion protection of metals)that customers can send back to Cortec after use to reprocess into new film at up to 20% recycled content(satisfying quality requirements).The customer receives a credit,and Cortec receives an additional source of “repro.” This provides a resourceful method for diverting thousands of pounds of waste from the landfill annually,helping both manufacturer and end user reduce their carbon footprint.Another option for minimizing the impact of plastic packaging is to use compostable bags that do not contain polyethylene and can be biodegrade without harming the surrounding environment.Incorporating biobased content increases sustainability by drawing on a renew-able resource.