My Core Belief
It is my obligation to myself, my siblings, peers, and all future children to care for the Earth and all our people in a sustainable way.
Plastic waste
I’m currently in the process of mapping the ecosystem of plastic – its investors, producers, buyers, consumer demand, and ultimate waste. If you’re interested in this topic, or have insights to share, get in touch.
The Facts
Crude oil is a nonrenewable resource, meaning it can not be replaced naturally at the current rate of consumption. It's often obtained by drilling.
79% of all plastic ever created is sitting in a landfill.
Top 3 investors are U.S.-based Vanguard Group, BlackRock and Capital Group, which have an estimated $6 billion invested in the production of single-use plastics.
The US is one of the top 3 producers of crude oil in the world. Plastic is made from crude oil.
Microplastics have been found in more than 100 aquatic species, including fish, shrimp, and mussels destined for our dinner plates.
30% of the plastic production sector, by value, is US state-owned
Globally, half of all plastic produced is designed to be used only once.
The US is the second largest exporter of plastic scrap globally
Globally the plastic market size is a $579 billion market as of 2020 and is expected to grow at a rate of 3.4% for the next 7 years
The Problem
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Consumers
The US consumer has become accustomed to the convenience, inexpensive and readily available nature of single-use plastics.
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Demand
The global plastic market is in demand and is expected to continue to grow 3.4% for the next 7 years.
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Companies
Consumer product & retail companies buying plastic for their products are not inconvenienced by or responsible for disposing of plastic waste.
