Of course, the media would never forsake facts in its quest for a good story…
\r\nWhich is why the public drubbing of plastics has compelled us to spell out exactly what is going on in our industry and its impact on the future packaging of your products – all positive, by the way!
\r\nThe truth is: with oil accounting for a mere 4% of the plastics production process, plastics in general do more good than harm:
\r\nAlthough in its early days, significant inroads are being made into the production of ethical plastics and Phase 3 Plastics is making sure it is firmly on the green plastics path alongside FMCG giants such as Procter & Gamble.
\r\nThis positive trend will eventually make eco-friendly plastics more accessible and affordable for all our customers, not to mention safer for the planet.
\r\nOh, and a few more plastic packaging ‘facts for thought’…
\r\n£2.7 billion in sales per year.
\r\nJobs for thousands of people.
\r\nA 72% annual recycling rate for plastic milk bottles.
\r\nA 1% bio-materials share in the total plastics market.
\r\nFor the full story visit: http://www.packagingnews.co.uk/materials/rigid-plastics/sector-focus-rigid-plastic-fights-to-tell-green-story/