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How Green is plastic The FACTS uncovered. Prepared by: Lisa Mosansky
Plastics & Packaging
 
Benefits of Plastics.
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The TRUTH is... Over 80% are WRONG!
Of all the industries in the USA, plastic manufacturing uses only 3% of ALL fossil f uel. Source: Energy Information Administration, Manufacturing Energy Consumption Statistics (MECS) Data 2005 – 2007 plus Kevin Swift, Chief Analyst ACC 3% includes energy as feedstock and energy to create all plastics
 
Energy Usage
When Recycled?
Examples of recycled plastics Plastic Bags  CAN  be Recycled into Lumber, Decking, Docks, Trellises, Garden Lattices and Bags
Like  GOLD  the energy value of plastic is the same & can be reused over & over.
Landfills Found in 1990's This corn was found 20 years later
 

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