One member of our team exclusively uses compostable garbage bags (though admittedly, they are hard to find and can be more costly). Another idea would be for cities to allow unbagged garbage in collection bins. Do you have any ideas you'd like to share?
@@NonfictionDesign I am not sure about garbage bags but the usage of plastic bags is another big problem mainly when buying fruits and vegetables. So what we can do is collect all the plastic bags we have brought home so far and then return them to the fruit/vegetable seller so that they can reuse them.
What I find so frustrating is all these companies are geared toward sustainability, which often means recycling toxic products. When it comes to clothing and shoes, I don't want to be wearing plastics and other chemical ridden products. I have been trying to find a non toxic shoe with zero drop, wide toe bed, and I can't find one!
Thinking once more if the materials of the items i'm planning to buy are designed for dissambly, are really interesting for me and an amazing option for the environment!
Thanks for the kind words. PLA is a great option to traditional petroleum based plastics. While there are many benefits to PLA, I'd recommend doing your research. PLA is derived from corn, cassava, and other plant-based sources. Since PLA is a polyester constructed from two monomers, it can typically be broken down in commercial composting processes or even chemically recycled. But it's important to remember that refining the plants into usable oils has a substantial carbon footprint. There's also a concern that farms growing plants for PLA may displace traditional farms designed for food production. Finally, many material producers are mixing hemp, bamboo, and other natural materials into PLA. This may introduce "impurities" into the PLA recycling or composting process and lower the ability to recycle the material again and again. Hope that helps.
@@mardisbagley5072 thank you lots for your response Mardis, so insightful and remarked some cons I read other experts have pointed out too! Already a fan of the channel, may the great work continue to fruition! I stumbled across PLA when researching options for popular (cost-effective) bio materials that may support additives for plastic alike mechanical properties (like high impact strength and elasticity) and can also be pigmented without spoiling its bio properties for a small-sized product. I will continue to weigh the pros and cons of other materials. Any thoughts on another candidate? Maybe Material ConneXion is another place to continue reading into 😅. Thank you!
I love this! NO forever chemicals or toxic materials in products. Always be aware of the water use in the product as well as the manufacturing process. Keep up the great work! BTW, I think the music was "inspired by" Nils Frahm :)
can you please find a solution for the garbage bags which are used daily
what is the other option we could opt for to reduce the use of garbage bags
One member of our team exclusively uses compostable garbage bags (though admittedly, they are hard to find and can be more costly). Another idea would be for cities to allow unbagged garbage in collection bins. Do you have any ideas you'd like to share?
@@NonfictionDesign I am not sure about garbage bags but the usage of plastic bags is another big problem mainly when buying fruits and vegetables. So what we can do is collect all the plastic bags we have brought home so far and then return them to the fruit/vegetable seller so that they can reuse them.
What I find so frustrating is all these companies are geared toward sustainability, which often means recycling toxic products. When it comes to clothing and shoes, I don't want to be wearing plastics and other chemical ridden products. I have been trying to find a non toxic shoe with zero drop, wide toe bed, and I can't find one!
How might you take action to reduce toxicity in your life? Tell us here in the comments!
Thinking once more if the materials of the items i'm planning to buy are designed for dissambly, are really interesting for me and an amazing option for the environment!
Hi, great video!! Do you have any comments on PLA, its usability and its future?
Thanks for the kind words. PLA is a great option to traditional petroleum based plastics. While there are many benefits to PLA, I'd recommend doing your research. PLA is derived from corn, cassava, and other plant-based sources. Since PLA is a polyester constructed from two monomers, it can typically be broken down in commercial composting processes or even chemically recycled. But it's important to remember that refining the plants into usable oils has a substantial carbon footprint. There's also a concern that farms growing plants for PLA may displace traditional farms designed for food production. Finally, many material producers are mixing hemp, bamboo, and other natural materials into PLA. This may introduce "impurities" into the PLA recycling or composting process and lower the ability to recycle the material again and again. Hope that helps.
@@mardisbagley5072 thank you lots for your response Mardis, so insightful and remarked some cons I read other experts have pointed out too! Already a fan of the channel, may the great work continue to fruition! I stumbled across PLA when researching options for popular (cost-effective) bio materials that may support additives for plastic alike mechanical properties (like high impact strength and elasticity) and can also be pigmented without spoiling its bio properties for a small-sized product. I will continue to weigh the pros and cons of other materials. Any thoughts on another candidate? Maybe Material ConneXion is another place to continue reading into 😅. Thank you!
I realy want to develop a product that reuses water and is made of non-toxic matherials :)
Was that Nils Frahm music in the end?
I love this! NO forever chemicals or toxic materials in products. Always be aware of the water use in the product as well as the manufacturing process. Keep up the great work! BTW, I think the music was "inspired by" Nils Frahm :)