Is plastic so terrible? The listener of the podcast "Spent" argues with us - and tells a lot!
Podcasts / / January 07, 2021
The guest of the release answers questions about plastic recycling and explains why this material should not be demonized.
After the recent Spent episode pro informed shopping an impressive review arrived in the editorial mail. Our listener Ilya Maynagashev, professionally connected with the production of plastic, pointed to a one-sided view of the problem. The letter turned out to be so thorough that we decided to once again bring up such an important topic in the podcast. And since Irina Rogava spoke out against plastic, it is up to her to work on the mistakes.
02:07 - Ilya talks about his experience in the plastic industry, as well as about the enterprises where he worked.
04:42 - Ilya sees no reason to demonize plastic and explains why you shouldn't be afraid of the timing of the decomposition of this material. Having heard the arguments of the expert, Irina agrees that making paper bags is not more environmentally friendly than plastic bags.
07:00 - Irina and Ilya are discussing what kind of plastic can be recycled. By the way, the presenter is very surprised by the correct answer.
08:52 - why it is impossible to avoid defects in the production of plastic products, how this material is processed in factories and why it is beneficial for the enterprises themselves. Don't miss out on the comparison of recycling machines to washing machines and the fun fact - what the word "marriage" means in this industry.
14:09 - is it possible to collect household plastic and bring it to a recycling facility. Ilya explains what kind of plastic waste will be recycled again and what product a milk bottle or a rustling bag can turn into.
18:55 - Ilya and Irina raise the problem of access to processing plants. We are talking about the remoteness of such factories from settlements.
20:58 - the answer to the question, which is more difficult: to collect and sort or recycle. An expert discusses options for convenient collection household waste.
21:29 - whether it is necessary to wash containers before handing over for recycling. Ilya suggests the best option.
23:40 - talk about tertiary, quaternary and decimal processing. Is the cycle of plastic in production endless and how many percent of the "secondary" is added to the "primary".
27:19 - why so few people hand over plastic for recycling. Ilya answers the question based on his experience. Irina talks about life in the style of Zero Waste.
30:13 - Ilya believes that there is nothing to replace plastic with now. By the way, recently there are “relatively neutral types of plastic” - for example, tritan and polylactide. By the way, the expert himself uses bottle from tritan.
32:00 - how packaging affects the shelf life of products.
33:46 - Irina and Ilya argue about who should make processing a mass phenomenon: the state or society.
36:17 - Irina is interested in which packaging is better to choose products in the store. The expert has a very simple opinion on this matter. And the question of bags and packages is also raised.
38:38 - Ilya names three steps that must be taken in order not to litter the planet with plastic.
39:40 - our constant heading "Shopping". Ilya organized a sports corner at home: he ordered himself horizontal bar, weights and TRX ‑ tapes. And after classes, he recommends reading the book by Eduard Ovechkin “Sharks made of steel"And watch the movie" The Gods Must Have Been Crazy. " Ira's purchases are more trivial - she bought sunscreen.
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