Environmental footprint left from using HDPE/Plastic:
- Plastic disposal has to be addressed after project completion
- Manufacturing of just 2 plastic bags generates 1.1kg of atmospheric Pollution (which contributes to acid rain and smog) and 0.1g of waterborne waste
- Most plastics are manufactured in countries with few environmental regulations, such as China, resulting in even greater environmental impact.
- Plastic is estimated to kill over a billion animals annually from ingestion
- Plastic is estimated to take between 500-1000 years to decompose
Political Pressures to be Environmentally Friendly
- Government Entities
- Landowners
- Environmental Activist Groups
- Board of Directors
- Stockholders
- Public Relations
- Mission Statements/Public comments Accountability