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Plastic Free Environment (Alternatives, What is feasible and economically…
Plastic Free Environment (Alternatives
Metal
Pros - easier to clean ,better heat resistance than plastic.
Cons- can't use metal with hot drinks, a little more expensive than plastic or paper straws.
Glass
Pros: Glass used for food and beverages is fully recyclable and can be recycled again and again. Glass containers are an excellent eco-friendly choice.
Cons: they are heavy, breakable, and comparatively costly.
Edible
Cons
It is not widespread enough. It cannot be used for anything but cutlery.
Pros
Good for you health and the environment.
Wood
Pros
It's a natural resource, Durable material, biodgradable
Cons
Shrinkage and swelling of wood, detorioration of wood, wood easily catches fire
Cloth
Pros
Reusable, Environmental Impact, Money Saving, Multipurpose, Personal and Creative
Cons
Extra Baggage, Difficult to Dispose Of
Bamboo
Pros
It is widely available. It is eco-friendly as it is decomposable.
Cons
It requires a harmful manufacturing process. Chemicals are added making it harmful to the environment too
Cardboard
pros - recyclable(more environmentally friendly than most plastics) ,very affordable, tear resistant.
cons - less durable, stacking difficulties,moisture damage.
Mud, Clay
Pros
Easy to work with, durable, non toxic, easy to customize, cheap, no special tools needed, good for all ages, can be used for various crafts, no previous experience needed
Cons
Easy to mess up, not food safe, not waterproof, flammable, shrinks while drying, not suitable for outdoor use, takes longer to finish project, prone to cracking, needs sealing, fragile
Seaweed
Cons
It is quite expensive and not widespread.
Pros: is edible,biodegradable
What is feasible and economically beneficial
Wood is economically beneficial as it is not that expensive. It is not feasible as it is heavy while transporting and deforestation is a major environmental damage.
Glass is economically beneficial and it is cheap to manufacture. It is slightly feasible as the consumers are fine with glass bottles. The problem with glass is that during transportation and with the consumer it might break it and it will not be cost effect.
Cloth is economically feasible as it is cheep to produce. It is also feasible as it is light, widespread and consumers appreciate it. The only problem is it can not be used for liquids and food.