ECYCLED PLASTICS IS BETTER THAN

VIRGIN PLASTICS

“Using recycled plastics is necessary for compliance

with increasing regulations.” — UNEP

PRESENTED BY
ARADHIYA
CLASS 6TH G
BENEFITS OF RECYCLING THE
PLASTICS COMPARATIVE STUDY
ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS

1. Resource Conservation: Using recycled plastics reduces the need for extracting and
processing raw materials
2. Energy Savings: Recycling plastics typically requires less energy compared to producing
new, virgin plastics, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
3. Waste Reduction: Diverts plastic waste from landfills and oceans, reducing pollution and
the negative impacts on wildlife and ecosystems.
4. Lower Carbon Footprint: Producing recycled plastic generally results in fewer carbon
emissions compared to virgin plastic production.
 ECONOMIC AND SOCIAL BENEFIT
Economic Efficiency*: Recycling plastic can be more cost-effective in the long run, as it
reduces the need for raw materials and can lower waste management costs.
2. *Job Creation*: The recycling industry can create jobs in collection, sorting, and processing
materials.
3. *Regulatory Compliance*: Increasingly, governments are implementing regulations and
incentives to promote recycling and the use of recycled materials, which can benefit
companies that adopt these practices.
Market and Consumer Benefits
1. Sustainability Marketing: Companies using
recycled plastics can market their products as environmentally
friendly, appealing to eco-conscious consumers

2. Corporate Responsibility: Adopting recycled materials can

enhance a company's reputation for sustainability and corporate
social responsibility.
 CONCLUSION

Overall, recycled plastics offer significant environmental advantages over virgin plastics,
contributing to resource conservation, energy savings, and waste reduction. While there
are challenges to their use, advancements in recycling technology and growing consumer
and regulatory pressures are driving increased adoption of recycled plastics in various
industries. Promoting the use of recycled plastics can be a key component of broader
sustainability and circular economy .