erika artaker
PLASTIC
subtitle
earth
date
2018 08 [source 2015]
caption
MATERIAL – DEGENERATION + USAGE – WASTE
data source
USAGE+ WASTE [g01]
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al; Science Advances, 2017
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
table S5, fig.1, fig. 3
table S6, fig. 2, fig. 4
PAPER_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
YEARS - decompose [g02]
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-long-does-it-take-garbage-to-decompose-2878033
https://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/107380.aspx
see further [g02]
MATERIAL [g03]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic#Types
see further [g03]
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al; Science Advances, 2017
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
table S5, fig.1, fig. 3
table S6, fig. 2, fig. 4
PAPER_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
YEARS - decompose [g02]
https://www.thebalancesmb.com/how-long-does-it-take-garbage-to-decompose-2878033
https://www.brighthub.com/environment/green-living/articles/107380.aspx
see further [g02]
MATERIAL [g03]
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic#Types
see further [g03]
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PLASTIC1 – 5
5
DATA SOURCE
5_1 USAGE + WASTE
world / 2015
data source:
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
table S5, fig.1, fig. 3
table S6, fig. 2, fig. 4
data source:
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
table S5, fig.1, fig. 3
table S6, fig. 2, fig. 4
PAPER_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
5_1.1 by SECTOR
world / 2015
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION and WASTE generation in 2015 according to primary industrial use SECTOR.
(in million metric tons)
table S5
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION and WASTE generation in 2015 according to primary industrial use SECTOR.
(in million metric tons)
table S5
world / 2015
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION according to industrial use SECTOR from 1950 to 2015.
(in million metric tons)
fig. 1
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION according to industrial use SECTOR from 1950 to 2015.
(in million metric tons)
fig. 1
world / 2015
Global primary plastics WASTE generation according to industrial use SECTOR from 1950 to 2015
(in million metric tons)
fig. 3
Global primary plastics WASTE generation according to industrial use SECTOR from 1950 to 2015
(in million metric tons)
fig. 3
5_1.2 by TYPE
world / 2015
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION and primary WASTE generation in 2015 according to polymer TYPE/additive
(in million metric tons)
table S6
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION and primary WASTE generation in 2015 according to polymer TYPE/additive
(in million metric tons)
table S6
world / 2015
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION according to polymer TYPE from 1950 to 2015
(in million metric tons)
fig. 2
Global primary plastics PRODUCTION according to polymer TYPE from 1950 to 2015
(in million metric tons)
fig. 2
world / 2015
Global primary plastics WASTE generation according to polymer TYPE from 1950 to 2015.
(in million metric tons)
fig. 4
Global primary plastics WASTE generation according to polymer TYPE from 1950 to 2015.
(in million metric tons)
fig. 4
5_2 YEARS - decompose
World Economic Forum
The New Plastics Economy Rethinking the future of plastics. [Paper]
2016 01
The New Plastics Economy Rethinking the future of plastics. [Paper]
2016 01
FAQs on Plastics
2018 09 02
Hannah Ritchie
Our Word In Data
2018 09 02
Hannah Ritchie
Our Word In Data
A Story of Time and Material - The Decomposition of Waste in Landfill:
2019 05 16
Rick LeBlanc
2019 05 16
Rick LeBlanc
Plastics by the numbers
2012 05 02
Greg Seaman
2012 05 02
Greg Seaman
How Quickly Does Plastic Breakdown?
2011 02
Kenneth Sleigh
2011 02
Kenneth Sleigh
5_3 MATERIAL
The Different Types Of Plastic:
How Many There Are (& What They Are), Most Commonly Produced, What They Are Used For, Which Types Can Be Recycled & More
2019 03 01
Better Meets Reality
How Many There Are (& What They Are), Most Commonly Produced, What They Are Used For, Which Types Can Be Recycled & More
2019 03 01
Better Meets Reality
TYPE
PET/E
HD-PE, LD-PE
PVC
PP
PS
PA
PU
5_4 FURTHER
4
WHAT IS
4_1 ADDITIVES
world / 2015
data source:
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made,
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
data source:
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Production, use, and fate of all plastics ever made,
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
world / 2000 - 2014
Share of ADDITIVE type in global plastics production from data covering the period 2000–2014
table S3
Share of ADDITIVE type in global plastics production from data covering the period 2000–2014
table S3
PAPER_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
PDF_supplementaryMATERIALS_https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/suppl/2017/07/17/3.7.e1700782.DC1
ARTICLE_http://theconversation.com/the-world-of-plastics-in-numbers-100291
3
ETXTRACTION
3_1 PET/E
C10 H8 O4
Polyethylene Terephthalate
5 / 10 Y
Water Bottles, gear, bearing, seat belt, truck tarpaulin, electronic part
Polyethylene Terephthalate
Water Bottles, gear, bearing, seat belt, truck tarpaulin, electronic part
3_2 HD/PE
C2 H4
Polyethylene High density
100 Y
Shampoo Bottles, milk bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, playground equipment
Polyethylene High density
Shampoo Bottles, milk bottles, grocery bags, milk jugs, recycling bins, playground equipment
3_4 LD/PE
C2 H4
Polyethylene Low density
500 / 1.000 Y
Plastic Bags, laboratory equipment, six pack rings
Polyethylene Low density
Plastic Bags, laboratory equipment, six pack rings
3_3 PVC
C2 H3 Cl
Polyvinyl Chloride
NO Y
Pipes, Windows, Toys, floor covering, hose
Polyvinyl Chloride
Pipes, Windows, Toys, floor covering, hose
3_5 PP
C3 H6
Polypropylene
NO Y
One-way Packaging, garden furniture, suitcases, clothing, caps and closures, fishing rope, hinges, cases, automotive industry [spoiler, housings, seat covers], medical devices
Polypropylene
One-way Packaging, garden furniture, suitcases, clothing, caps and closures, fishing rope, hinges, cases, automotive industry [spoiler, housings, seat covers], medical devices
3_6 PS
C8 H8
Polystyrene
NO Y
Expanded
Packaging - Styrofoam, boards, pellets, food container
Extruded
Construction - Styrodur, insulation panels
Polystyrene
Expanded
Packaging - Styrofoam, boards, pellets, food container
Extruded
Construction - Styrodur, insulation panels
3_PA PA
C18 H35 N3 O3
Polyamide
[eg. Polypthalamide]
NO Y
Sockings - Nylon, parachute, Kevlar, toothbrush bristles, ropes, clothing, adhesives, strings [instrument + tennis], machine parts [gears, bearings], electronics
Polyamide
[eg. Polypthalamide]
Sockings - Nylon, parachute, Kevlar, toothbrush bristles, ropes, clothing, adhesives, strings [instrument + tennis], machine parts [gears, bearings], electronics
3_PU PU
C15 H10 N2 O2 + C2 H6 O2
Polyurethane
[eg. MDI 4,4 + Polyol]
NO Y
Foam, spray polyurethane foams (SPF), building panels, sponge, mattress, shoe soles, soccer ball, bushings for skatboards, adhesives, primer, cosmetics, car seats + dashboards
Polyurethane
[eg. MDI 4,4 + Polyol]
Foam, spray polyurethane foams (SPF), building panels, sponge, mattress, shoe soles, soccer ball, bushings for skatboards, adhesives, primer, cosmetics, car seats + dashboards
2
RE_SOURCES
5_2 production
data source:
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
Global plastics production,
1950 – 2015
Our World Data,
R. Geyer, J. R. Jambeck, K. Lavender Law, el. al,
Science Advances, 2017,
Vol. 3, no. 7, e1700782; DOI: 10.1126/sciadv.1700782
Global plastics production,
1950 – 2015
Our World Data,
ARTICLE_https://ourworldindata.org/faq-on-plastics#how-much-plastic-and-waste-do-we-produce
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
5_2 recycable
Which plastics are recycable
Our World Data
Our World Data
ARTICLE_https://ourworldindata.org/faq-on-plastics#are-all-types-of-plastic-equally-easy-to-recycle
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
https://advances.sciencemag.org/content/3/7/e1700782/tab-figures-data
1
INFO
1_1 ARTICLES
The Different Types Of Plastic: How Many There Are (& What They Are), Most Commonly Produced, What They Are Used For, Which Types Can Be Recycled & More
2019 03 01
Better Meets Reality
2019 03 01
Better Meets Reality
How Long Does It Take Garbage to Decompose?
2018 05
Rick LeBlanc
2018 05
Rick LeBlanc
How Quickly Does Plastic Breakdown?
2011 02
Kenneth Sleigh
2011 02
Kenneth Sleigh
The Decomposition of Waste in Landfills: A Story of Time and Material.
2019 05 16
Rick LeBlanc
2019 05 16
Rick LeBlanc
December 27th, 2022