Plastics in Our Oceans are a Problem: We’re Here to Provide a Solution

 

Here at iSustain, we are committed to developing creative recycling solutions that are designed to address the unique recycling and waste issues that our changing world currently faces. If you have been keeping up with news surrounding plastics in the last few years, you are more than likely aware of the fact that the amount of plastics that are streaming into our oceans on a daily basis have reached an alarming and unprecedented level.

Annually, about 2.5 billion metric tons of solid waste is produced around the world and, within that staggering number, 275 million metric tons is waste from plastic products. Of the 275 million metric tons of plastic waste produced, 8 million metric tons of plastics find their way into our oceans every year, disrupting the delicate ocean ecosystem and destroying one of our most precious natural resources. While the problem may seem dire at this point, we here at iSustain believe that with a concentrated effort we can help to reduce the amount of plastic that is dumped in the ocean every year by developing innovative solutions to handle plastic waste streams. In the below infographic, you can see just how detrimental high amounts of plastics in the oceans is and some of the benefits to reducing the amount of that plastic

Our Plastic Recycling Solutions

 

At iSustain, we don’t just look for a one-size-fits-all solution to reducing the amount of plastic waste that makes its way into our oceans. Instead, we approach each of our clients with an open mind, developing a custom plan to address their needs and consolidate their waste stream. These plans include improving logistics associated with waste disposal and recycling programs, finding unique ways to reuse as much waste material as possible, and working tirelessly to ensure that our clients are able to reduce the amount of plastics and other recyclables that make their way into landfills and oceans each year. Whatever the problem, iSustain will work to find a solution that is beneficial to both the client and our planet. 

Through our programs, we help our clients recycle 3.3 million pounds of plastic waste each month. Recycling just one ton of plastic saves 685 gallons of oil, 5,774 kilowatt hours of energy, and frees up 30 cubic yards of landfill space. More importantly, recycled plastics are taken out of the waste stream of plastics that find their way into the ocean.

If you would like to learn more about the solutions that we provide for our clients, please get in touch with us by sending us and email or giving us a call at 423-668-0111. Together, we can help make sure that the amount of plastics that find their way into landfills and our oceans is reduced and that we do our part to make sure that our planet is healthy for generations to come.