Plastics: Benefits and Challenges

Peggy and Joseph Greene, professor, California State University at Chico, talk about the benefits and challenges of using plastics. He says plastics take 100-200 years to biodegrade and it is often being discarded hazardously. There are two big ways to fix the problem: use material that can biodegrade and change the way we view things as a society. He suggests to change behavior first, then new materials can help.

They also discuss:

• How society can change the way they view things.
• Why product engineers should consider using sustainable materials in their products.
• The need for the government to create best practices and regulations for sustainability to help businesses.

csuchico.edu

(03.03.20 - #657)

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