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Ecosystem of interactions: solving for plastic
Master of Science (M.S.), Drexel University
11 Jun 2019
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.17918/jccp-8e47
Abstract
Plastic manufacture and disposal is an increasing issue around the world because it is destroying our environment. The most common uses of this material are the plastic bottles and bags we use every day. Since plastic has been around for decades, it begs the question of why action has not been taken to aid in this epidemic. Advances have been made in the past with reusable bags, and currently there are bans being put in place to stop plastic usage altogether. These efforts can only move so quickly. Until more laws and restrictions are put into place, our planet's future continues to degrade because of the amount of plastic still being produced. The discoveries in new technology and advances in policy reform around plastic have not been accessible at a consumer level. Right now, the few ways to help reduce plastic usage are by recycling or buying alternative products. When plastic items are recycled responsibly curbside, only a small percentage of those items are actually recycled while the remaining sits in landfills and takes over five hundred years to decompose. In order for change to happen at a rapid pace, there needs to be involvement at a community level that allows for participation. Involvement at a community level can include an educational system that can improve one's knowledge about what can and cannot be recycled. All of this can be accomplished by leveraging existing systems and using them for the greater good. Forcing someone to change their habits is a lot harder than encouraging and empowering people to make a change.
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- Title
- Ecosystem of interactions
- Creators
- Nicholas St. Angelo - DU
- Contributors
- Diana S. Nicholas (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)Liana Dragoman (Advisor) - Drexel University (1970-)
- Awarding Institution
- Drexel University
- Degree Awarded
- Master of Science (M.S.)
- Publisher
- Drexel University; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Resource Type
- Thesis
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Architecture, Design, and Urbanism; Design Research; Drexel University; Antoinette Westphal College of Media Arts and Design
- Other Identifier
- 9528; 991014632339804721