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Plastics & the Environment: The Challenge, the Solution, and Our Commitment

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Plastics continue to pose a significant environmental challenge in the UK. A recent Greenpeace survey highlights that major consumer goods companies, responsible for producing vast amounts of single-use plastic, have no plans to reduce their plastic packaging output.

In the UK, households discard an estimated 100 billion pieces of plastic packaging annually, averaging 66 items per household per week.

Alarmingly, only 12% of this plastic waste is recycled, while 46% is incinerated, releasing harmful emissions into the environment.

Are Plastics All Bad?

Despite their environmental impact, plastics are integral to modern life, offering:

  • Affordability: Facilitating mass production of goods at lower costs.
  • Sanitation & Healthcare: Essential in medical equipment and hygiene products.
  • Resource Conservation: Reducing reliance on scarce natural materials.

However, the critical issue lies in the management of plastic waste and disposal, leading to environmental degradation.

Addressing the Plastic Waste Crisis

To combat this issue:

  1. Awareness: Public consciousness has been heightened through documentaries and campaigns, emphasising the detrimental effects of plastic pollution.
  2. Action: Efforts focus on:
    • Cleaning up existing plastic pollution: Addressing the estimated five trillion pieces of plastic already present in the oceans.
    • Preventing further pollution: Implementing measures to stop more plastic from entering the environment.

How Romold is Leading the Change

At Romold, we are dedicated to mitigating plastic waste through innovative recycling and repurposing strategies. Our initiatives include:

Our Recycled Product Range

We proudly manufacture a range of recycled drum spill pallets, made entirely from minimal waste polyethylene produced at our facility. This ensures businesses have access to eco-friendly spill containment solutions, supporting a circular economy.

Our Recycled Range includes:

ISO 14001 Accreditation

Our commitment to sustainability is reinforced by adherence to ISO 14001 environmental management standards, ensuring our operations uphold the highest environmental responsibility levels.

Join Us in Making a Difference

By choosing Romold’s recycled spill containment solutions, your customer's business can take a proactive step towards reducing plastic waste and supporting a more sustainable future.

🌍♻️ Together, we can create real change.

Get in touch with us today!


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