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21-4-2021 1:35 PM

End Date

21-4-2021 1:44 PM

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The problem we are facing is the waste produced bythe modern lifestyle. Plastics, specificallysingle-use plastics are prolific in our day to daylives. Taking thousands of years to decompose,filling up space in landfills, and producing methanegas, plastic waste is an obstruction tosustainability economically, socially, and environmentally.This presentation will focus on thesustainability of biodegradable plastics, such aswater bottles, plastic cutlery, etc. We will alsodiscuss how the triple bottom line pertains to biodegradableplastics.

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Presented at the 3rd International Conference of the YEAH

SDG Theme: SDG 11 - Sustainable Cities & Communities, SDG 12 - Responsible Consumption & Production, SDG 15 - Life on Land

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Conference Proceedings for The 3rd Global Virtual Conference of the Youth Environmental Alliance in Higher Education

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Apr 21st, 1:35 PM Apr 21st, 1:44 PM

Session 2A Biodegradable Plastics

The problem we are facing is the waste produced bythe modern lifestyle. Plastics, specificallysingle-use plastics are prolific in our day to daylives. Taking thousands of years to decompose,filling up space in landfills, and producing methanegas, plastic waste is an obstruction tosustainability economically, socially, and environmentally.This presentation will focus on thesustainability of biodegradable plastics, such aswater bottles, plastic cutlery, etc. We will alsodiscuss how the triple bottom line pertains to biodegradableplastics.