On the market we see more and more alternatives for non-degradable materials. There is bio plastic and biodegradable coffee cups. There are snags to both categories, according to Prof. Dr. Graduation. “The coffee capsules are still not allowed to be disposed of with organic waste,” he says, which is probably because it is not yet degradable quickly enough. The production of bioplastic requires a lot of agricultural land, which puts food production at risk. That is also problematic, explains Gradus in Dr Kelder en Co.
The plastic problem is inextricably linked to human behavior. In large cities, especially in the summer, there is a lot of waste in parks, canals and on the streets. Moving to the trash can is sometimes tricky, especially when there isn’t one in sight. Another component is that people are very sensitive to the behavior of other people. Dirt leads to more dirt, and exceeding standards leads to exceeding standards. Research conducted by Keizer in an alley in Groningen shows that graffiti-covered walls make people more likely to throw flyers on the floor.
In Dr Kelder en Co two conversations with these experts about one of the biggest issues of our time.
2023-07-22 13:06:18
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