Question

The reasons for low rate of plastic recycling are:

1. Scrap plastic has little value because virgin material is rather cheap

2. Low density of plastic leads to high shipping and handling cost

3. Recycling leads to a very severe public health hazard

Which of the above reasons are correct?

1. 1, 2 and 3
2. 1 and 2 only
3. 1 and 3 only 
4. 2 and 3 only

Answer 1

Correct Answer - Option 2 : 1 and 2 only

Plastic recycling: It is the process of recovering scrap or waste plastic and reprocessing the material into useful products.

Need for plastic recycling:

• Long term usage and exposure of plastics and plastic products to high temperature can lead to leaching of toxic chemical constituents into food, drinks, and water.
• Indiscriminate disposal of plastics on land and open-air burning can lead to the release of toxic chemicals into the air causing public health hazards.

 

The reasons for low rate of plastic recycling are:

• Scrap plastic has little value because virgin material is rather cheap
• Low density of plastic leads to high shipping and handling cost