Solid waste found in the marine environment is called Marine Debris. It is found on the sea floor, shore lines and floating. Estimated that 80% finds its way to the oceans from land. (Michelle Allsopp, A. W. Plastic Debris in the World's Oceans.) This is through: Tourism-related waste which includes beverage package Sewerage-related debris from storm drains and sewer overflows which drain directly into the ocean with street litter http://buybestessay.com/custom-essay-writing-service/

1. A sustainable way to protecting marine life.

2. HOW OCEANS ARE
CONTAMINATED BY PLASTICS
Solid waste found in the marine environment is called
Marine Debris. It is found on the sea floor, shore
lines and floating. Estimated that 80% finds its way to
the oceans from land. (Michelle Allsopp, A. W. Plastic
Debris in the World's Oceans.) This is through:
 Tourism-related waste which includes beverage package
 Sewerage-related debris from storm drains and sewer
overflows which drain directly into the ocean with street
litter

3. HARM ON MARINE LIFE
ENTANGLEMENT- results in drowning, suffocation,
injuries and death.
DAMAGE TO THE CORAL REEF- resulting in an
imbalanced marine life, lost nature attractions.
INGESTION- by animals that mistakenly take plastic
as prey. Results in indigestion, malnutrition,
starvation and death

4. SOLUTION: ZERO- WASTE
STRATEGY
This is the adoption of more responsible waste
management strategies which aim to prevent
production of waste at source.
Encompasses various elements incl. waste
minimization, re-use and recycling together with eco-
design (Michelle Allsopp, A. W. Plastic Debris in the
World's Oceans.

5. BIODEGRADABLE 6-PACK
RINGS IS AN ECO-FRIENDLY
SOLUTION
Coloured six pack rings

6. PRODUCT BENEFITS
Being eco-friendly product is a competitive
advantage. They dissolve in salt or mineral - rich
water. Translates to reduced entanglement & debris
Reduced package weight & volume saves your
company operating & energy costs.
Colored & printable with advertisements or non-
profit organization messages. The color makes them
to be easily identifiable if dumped. Printing increases
brand awareness
Used for scientific experiments.

7. PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Market has machinery and support services with
developers of such having an experience of up to 45
years.
Examples:
 hi-cone: multipackaging and beverage packaging
solutions

8. COST
One does not have to start with purchase of the
machines. There are standard six pack ring holders
that fit on universal cans.
The cost would be higher than a standard six-pack
holder due to the additional chemical components
needed, but the product would be more visually
appealing and would have the added benefit of being
eco-friendly (a value held in high esteem for the
market in the United States)

9. KEY INFORMATION
REDUCED OPERATION, ENERGY &PACKAGING
COSTS
“GREEN” PACKAGING RESULTS IN POSITIVE
PERCEPTION BY CUSTOMERS
ADVERTISING ON BRIGHTLY Colored POLYMERS
YOUR COMPANY WILL REDUCE
ENVIRONMENTAL ANDMARINE POLLUTION.

10. MARKETING
A six pack holder is a multi-package, so it can hold
beer or beverage cans of 3,4,6,12 giving variety to the
manufacturers of such beverages
Big companies going green due to pressures from
environmental groups

11. REFERENCES
Michelle Allsopp et al, 2011, Plastic Debris in The
World’s Oceans.
http://www.unep.org/regionalseas/marinelitter.
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