While there is a strong case for the recycling of plastics, the practical long-term solution would be to stop using single-use plastics derived from petroleum. However, much of the income generated are from the sale of single-use plastics to Western countries, many of which will ban them in the next few years as they opt for compostable alternatives. Other countries, including Malaysia, have followed their lead and set an end date for usage of single-use plastics. It would be better to move to the manufacturing of compostable single-use plastics now. Manufacturers just need to make some modifications to their machinery and production process to start the compostable plastics revolution.

Source: The Star August 03, 2020 22:07 UTC