Introduction to Plastic Pollution

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Plastics and packaging may seem unavoidable in modern society, and with the global market driven by consumerism and convenience, the demand for plastic is only increasing.

For decades, society has ignored the environmental risks associated with plastics and packaging. However, scientific research and documentaries such as David Attenborough’s ‘Blue Planet’ have highlighted just how dangerous plastics and packaging are to the environment and to human health.

Despite the environmental risks associated with plastics, the construction industry is reliant on plastics in its everyday practices. In fact, the construction industry is the second largest consumer of plastic in the UK. It is therefore important that the industry tackles the issue of plastic pollution and significantly reduces its consumption of plastics and packaging.

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The Hub features examples of construction industry best practice sourced from across the UK and Ireland. It can be used by anyone in the industry including site managers, contractors, suppliers and clients, who are looking to improve their standards of considerate construction.

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The Scheme is a not-for-profit organisation founded by the construction industry to improve its image.

The Scheme monitors construction activity across the UK and Ireland, scoring registered sites, companies and suppliers against a Code of Considerate Practice.

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