The trend of year 2000 No plastic forks or garbage cans at this summer's Olympics. 2000
In 2000, one of the big event hold to welcome the millennium year was the Olympics game which was hold at Sydney, Australia. Instead of just a sport game, it is also where the start up point for the zero plastic programs begins. The main point here is where the authority of Olympics games had banned the usage of plastic cutlery among the fans and they were using the biodegradable vegetable starch. Besides, they also used the separate bins for disposing food waste. Furthermore, they are using 2 million of worms in a refrigerator-sized to fed vegetable leftover from catering.
In 2000, one of the big event hold to welcome the millennium year was the Olympics game which was hold at Sydney, Australia. Instead of just a sport game, it is also where the start up point for the zero plastic programs begins. The main point here is where the authority of Olympics games had banned the usage of plastic cutlery among the fans and they were using the biodegradable vegetable starch. Besides, they also used the separate bins for disposing food waste. Furthermore, they are using 2 million of worms in a refrigerator-sized to fed vegetable leftover from catering.
The trend of year 2001
Until 2001, the trend is still moving towards the reducing of using plastic bags in packaging. However, all of the zero plastic programs were still bounded by the country border. The entitled article in 2001 indicated Taiwan was tried to ban the distribution of free shopping plastic bags in an effort to reduce the effect on pollution. It stated that about 16-million plastic bags are given away daily in Taiwan. Thus, to cope the expansion of the pollution effects, Taiwan will later expanded the law of banning plastic bags towards government agencies, schools, military, supermarkets, fast food outlets and department stores from distributing free plastic bags. From the year 2000-2001, we can make a conclusion where the solution trend probably used by the government for most of the countries during these two years is the banning for the usage of plastic packaging products. However, the solution taken is no longer there, but, there will be a switch on the ongoing years.
The trend of year 2002
A world drowning in litter 2002
In the year 2002, there was more country which involve in the zero plastic packaging trend, such as Bangladesh, South Africa, Ireland and more. Besides, according to the BBC News, these countries had changed the solution on reducing plastic packaging, those are:
a) The government tax levy on plastic bags (Ireland)
In the year 2002, there was more country which involve in the zero plastic packaging trend, such as Bangladesh, South Africa, Ireland and more. Besides, according to the BBC News, these countries had changed the solution on reducing plastic packaging, those are:
a) The government tax levy on plastic bags (Ireland)
b) The new regulations aimed at banning polythene bags completely and reintroducing the
more traditional - and eco-friendly - jute bag (Bangladesh)
c) Phase out thin, throwaway plastic grocery bags and introduce thicker, reuseable ones (SouthAfrica and Bangladesh)
d) Plastic bags campaign
In addition, in Europe, there are some statistical data had been conducted in 2002 to provide a big picture for the trend of plastic waste reduction, those are:
more traditional - and eco-friendly - jute bag (Bangladesh)
c) Phase out thin, throwaway plastic grocery bags and introduce thicker, reuseable ones (SouthAfrica and Bangladesh)
d) Plastic bags campaign
In addition, in Europe, there are some statistical data had been conducted in 2002 to provide a big picture for the trend of plastic waste reduction, those are:
The bar chart indicated Germany, the Netherlands, Austria, Canada and some parts of the United States, on the other hand, find ways to use a much higher proportion of their waste. In addition, Commercial and industrial waste amounts to far higher quantities. Britain, for example, produces about 77 million tonnes of commercial and industrial waste a year, compared with 29 million tonnes of household waste, according to Paul Frith of the Institute of Wastes Management.
The trend of year 2003
All plastic should be phase out
The year 2003 shows the trend where the environment protector in South Africa- Earthlife Africa Cape Town had put a lot of pressure to their government to take the harsh and strict legislation to phase out the plastic. In the year 2003, South Africa has committed itself to sustainable development and tries to increase the jobs in environmentally responsible packaging. However, there were a conflict between the government and the Earthlife Africa Cape Town because from the environment perspective, plastic packaging should be banned completely. It is not biodegradable, it is not environmentally friendly and it should not be part of any long-term sustainable development plan. However, the legislation that forced transparent costing of plastic bags is quite effective and it had been using since the previous year. That is because according to the media, it shows that there has been a 90% decrease in the use of plastic bags. Besides, in this year, the Earthlife Africa Cape Town would like to see harsh action taken against those irresponsible retailers that are resisting their move to a more environmentally responsible society. Indirectly, this makes the retailers become more conscious about their Corporate Social Responsibility towards the plastic waste.
The year 2003 shows the trend where the environment protector in South Africa- Earthlife Africa Cape Town had put a lot of pressure to their government to take the harsh and strict legislation to phase out the plastic. In the year 2003, South Africa has committed itself to sustainable development and tries to increase the jobs in environmentally responsible packaging. However, there were a conflict between the government and the Earthlife Africa Cape Town because from the environment perspective, plastic packaging should be banned completely. It is not biodegradable, it is not environmentally friendly and it should not be part of any long-term sustainable development plan. However, the legislation that forced transparent costing of plastic bags is quite effective and it had been using since the previous year. That is because according to the media, it shows that there has been a 90% decrease in the use of plastic bags. Besides, in this year, the Earthlife Africa Cape Town would like to see harsh action taken against those irresponsible retailers that are resisting their move to a more environmentally responsible society. Indirectly, this makes the retailers become more conscious about their Corporate Social Responsibility towards the plastic waste.
The trend of year 2004
The effects from the usage of plastic use to create awareness...
In 2004, we found that more and more country are facing some serious problem in pollution that cause by plastics and people are become aware of the effects from the usage of plastic. It consists the effects of the human being health or even the destruction towards the environment. The effect of `use-and-throw’ plastic materials were discussed against the disturbances caused to the endocrine functioning in an exhibition organised at SPKCES in association with the State Government Department of Environment.. According to scientist A. G. Murugesan of the SPKCES narrated that Dioxin, a highly toxic carcinogenic gas emanating from a burning plastic, causes severe damage to the respiratory systems and ultimately results in the growth of cancer cells in the affected parts of the body. He also expressed concern over the recent findings that some of the ingredients of plastics disrupted the hormones of male organisms when they were excessively exposed to these toxic substances and consequently develop feminine characters.
On the other hand, the British scientists had found microscopic fragments of stockings, yoghurt pots, rope, shopping bags and bleach bottles when they sifted the shoreline, especially when it is nearer the big centers. Probably, the plastic bags and boxes and packaging are all those materials which shouldn’t on the shoreline. The photo below shows how the plastic waste is posting the effect to the other living in this earth:
In 2004, we found that more and more country are facing some serious problem in pollution that cause by plastics and people are become aware of the effects from the usage of plastic. It consists the effects of the human being health or even the destruction towards the environment. The effect of `use-and-throw’ plastic materials were discussed against the disturbances caused to the endocrine functioning in an exhibition organised at SPKCES in association with the State Government Department of Environment.. According to scientist A. G. Murugesan of the SPKCES narrated that Dioxin, a highly toxic carcinogenic gas emanating from a burning plastic, causes severe damage to the respiratory systems and ultimately results in the growth of cancer cells in the affected parts of the body. He also expressed concern over the recent findings that some of the ingredients of plastics disrupted the hormones of male organisms when they were excessively exposed to these toxic substances and consequently develop feminine characters.
On the other hand, the British scientists had found microscopic fragments of stockings, yoghurt pots, rope, shopping bags and bleach bottles when they sifted the shoreline, especially when it is nearer the big centers. Probably, the plastic bags and boxes and packaging are all those materials which shouldn’t on the shoreline. The photo below shows how the plastic waste is posting the effect to the other living in this earth:
The trend of year 2005 Plastic-free Campus
In 2005, Kuvempu University. The Jnana Sahyadri, its sprawling campus about 30 km from Shimoga is applying plastic-free campus. Almost all of the students in the University are actively joining in this programme. From the research, they are reducing on using plastic by 98 percent. Besides worker, casual workers are engaged to collect the plastic wastes in and around the staff quarters and hostels which come under the purview of the ban of the plastic goods. In April, the President of India fixes responsibility regarding initiating measures against the use of plastic items in his department. Punishment to those who using plastic in the no-plastic zone and proposed act to specify some agency are been introduce by the government as one of the way to reduce pollution cause by plastics.
In 2005, Kuvempu University. The Jnana Sahyadri, its sprawling campus about 30 km from Shimoga is applying plastic-free campus. Almost all of the students in the University are actively joining in this programme. From the research, they are reducing on using plastic by 98 percent. Besides worker, casual workers are engaged to collect the plastic wastes in and around the staff quarters and hostels which come under the purview of the ban of the plastic goods. In April, the President of India fixes responsibility regarding initiating measures against the use of plastic items in his department. Punishment to those who using plastic in the no-plastic zone and proposed act to specify some agency are been introduce by the government as one of the way to reduce pollution cause by plastics.
The trend of year 2006
The solution going zero plastic is debated.
In April 2006, the government of Hong Kong had announced the possibility of taxing plastic bags. Because of this, a lots of Hong Kong’s citizen has giving their respond by debate from environment circles to the front pages of local papers and supermarket checkout lines. Lots of idea been move out from the debate such as singling out plastic bags would not solve the problem, should change to more to packaging. Some large grocery chains also find out some solution by educate staff and customers to cut the numbers of bags they give out by 15 percent.
In April 2006, the government of Hong Kong had announced the possibility of taxing plastic bags. Because of this, a lots of Hong Kong’s citizen has giving their respond by debate from environment circles to the front pages of local papers and supermarket checkout lines. Lots of idea been move out from the debate such as singling out plastic bags would not solve the problem, should change to more to packaging. Some large grocery chains also find out some solution by educate staff and customers to cut the numbers of bags they give out by 15 percent.
The trend of year 2007
The no-plastic zone and the invention of new plastic (TR Plastic).
In the September 2007, Durga Puja pandals has turn to no-plastic zone. It has been issued by Vaidik Pandit O Purohit Mahamilan Kendra, an organisation of Brahmins performing pujas. To make sure that the state is applying no-plastic zone, no devotee can offer garlands, flowers or fruits in polythene carrybags. Instead, aluminium foils and jute bags will be encouraged. In addition, bio-degradable embellishments should be used. While in October, a new plastic was invented. This new plastic can allows carbon dioxide or other small molecules to pass through its hourglass-shaped pores but blocks the passage of methane, the primary molecule in natural gas. Besides it is four times more effective and 100 times faster at filtering carbon dioxide than conventional membranes. Besides, the new plastic will also used to reduce levels of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, called TR plastic. On the same time, Wellman Inc. has devised a process that makes nylon pellets from old carpet which the pellets are then made into nylon compounds used to make auto parts, such as cooling fans, air cleaner housing and cam and engine covers. In addition, Coca-Cola Company is building a Coca-Cola Recycling LLC and will add 35 recycling collection centers in the end of 2008 with full facilities and plans to construct a PET recycling plant in the United States with the capacity to recycle 2 billion 570-gram bottles annually.
In the September 2007, Durga Puja pandals has turn to no-plastic zone. It has been issued by Vaidik Pandit O Purohit Mahamilan Kendra, an organisation of Brahmins performing pujas. To make sure that the state is applying no-plastic zone, no devotee can offer garlands, flowers or fruits in polythene carrybags. Instead, aluminium foils and jute bags will be encouraged. In addition, bio-degradable embellishments should be used. While in October, a new plastic was invented. This new plastic can allows carbon dioxide or other small molecules to pass through its hourglass-shaped pores but blocks the passage of methane, the primary molecule in natural gas. Besides it is four times more effective and 100 times faster at filtering carbon dioxide than conventional membranes. Besides, the new plastic will also used to reduce levels of the greenhouse gas in the atmosphere, called TR plastic. On the same time, Wellman Inc. has devised a process that makes nylon pellets from old carpet which the pellets are then made into nylon compounds used to make auto parts, such as cooling fans, air cleaner housing and cam and engine covers. In addition, Coca-Cola Company is building a Coca-Cola Recycling LLC and will add 35 recycling collection centers in the end of 2008 with full facilities and plans to construct a PET recycling plant in the United States with the capacity to recycle 2 billion 570-gram bottles annually.
CSR-based Zero Plastic Packaging.
In the year of 2008, the largest non- alcoholic beverage company which is Coca-Cola Company was honoured with annual “Recycling Works” by the National Recycling Coalition (NCR). This is because the company’s unparalleled commitment to sustainable packaging design, investment in recycling infrastructure and its unprecedented goal to recycle or reuse 100 percent of the Company's PET (polyethylene terraphthalate) plastic bottles in the United States. In addition, Coca-Cola has made significant investments and invests more than $60 million to build the world’s largest plastic bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in United States. Besides, the company also provides support for NRC to develop a biannual Recycling Bin Grant program that allows government, civic, school, non-profit groups and for-profit companies to establish or enhance their own recycling collection programs.In February, Huaqiang, Suiping county, Henan Province a plastic bag manufacturer company has closed because of a national environmental drive that will impose limits on the use of certain types of bags.
In the year of 2008, the largest non- alcoholic beverage company which is Coca-Cola Company was honoured with annual “Recycling Works” by the National Recycling Coalition (NCR). This is because the company’s unparalleled commitment to sustainable packaging design, investment in recycling infrastructure and its unprecedented goal to recycle or reuse 100 percent of the Company's PET (polyethylene terraphthalate) plastic bottles in the United States. In addition, Coca-Cola has made significant investments and invests more than $60 million to build the world’s largest plastic bottle-to-bottle recycling plant in United States. Besides, the company also provides support for NRC to develop a biannual Recycling Bin Grant program that allows government, civic, school, non-profit groups and for-profit companies to establish or enhance their own recycling collection programs.In February, Huaqiang, Suiping county, Henan Province a plastic bag manufacturer company has closed because of a national environmental drive that will impose limits on the use of certain types of bags.
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