The Climate Soloist 30 March 2022 Danny R.

Business plans need a shake up

I believe recycling and waste management is going to be a disruptive industry this decade.

Quick numbers:

Australia produces around 3 million tonnes of plastic in a year.
Less than 12% is recycled.
95% is discarded after one use.

Dealing with waste will be a big thing.

Suggestion:

By 2030, business that make stuff should have more responsibility for what happens to the stuff they make, eg:

No business – new or existing – should be allowed to manufacturer products without a plausible end of life plan for each product it produces.

Models like drop-shipping (where anyone with a laptop can run an online store using a wholesaler to pack and ship products) should be made to follow the same rules.

Harsh? 😉

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We pay respect to the Elders of the past, as well as current and emerging Elders of surrounding lands and beyond. Let's all care for Wangal land, the Eora nation and Country.

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