Scribd
Upload
32 views

Environmental Studies Assignment 1

Evs

Uploaded by

achintkaurgandhi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
32 views

Environmental Studies Assignment 1

Evs

Uploaded by

achintkaurgandhi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 2

ENVIRONMENTAL STUDIES ASSIGNMENT 1

NAME: ACHINT KAUR GANDHI


CLASS: SYBCOM
DIVISION: F
ROLL NO.: 6265

PRODUCT CHOSEN: BOTTLED WATER.


Raw Material Extraction:
Water Source: Extraction of water from natural sources such as springs, wells, or municipal supplies.
Plastic Production: Manufacturing of plastic bottles using petroleum-derived materials like polyethylene
terephthalate (PET).
Manufacturing:
Bottling Process: Processing and bottling of water, including purification, filling, capping, and labeling.
Packaging: Use of plastic bottles, caps, labels, and packaging materials for transportation and retail.
Distribution:
Transportation: Shipping of bottled water from bottling plants to distribution centers and retail outlets,
contributing to carbon emissions.
Packaging: Use of plastic shrink-wrap, cardboard boxes, and pallets for transportation and storage.
Use:
Resource Consumption: Consumption of bottled water for hydration, often in single-use plastic bottles.
Waste Generation: Disposal of empty plastic bottles contributes to solid waste generation and
environmental pollution.
End-of-life Disposal:
Landfill: Disposal of used plastic bottles in landfills contributes to solid waste generation and
environmental pollution.
Recycling: Potential for recycling plastic bottles into new plastic products, although recycling rates vary
widely.
Environmental Impact:

Resource Depletion: Extraction of water resources and petroleum-derived materials for plastic bottle
production.
Pollution: Emissions from manufacturing processes, transportation, and plastic waste contribute to air,
water, and soil pollution.
Waste Generation: Production and disposal of plastic bottles contribute to solid waste generation, marine
debris, and microplastic pollution.
Recommendations:

Source Sustainability: Source water from sustainable and responsibly managed sources to minimize
environmental impact.
Reduce Plastic Usage: Encourage the use of reusable water bottles and promote alternatives like tap water
or filtered water dispensers.
Improve Recycling Infrastructure: Invest in recycling infrastructure and education to increase plastic
bottle recycling rates and reduce plastic waste.
Promote Refill Stations: Install water refill stations in public spaces to encourage refilling reusable bottles
and reduce single-use plastic bottle consumption.
By analyzing the life cycle of bottled water, we can identify opportunities to reduce environmental
impacts and promote sustainable alternatives for hydration and water consumption.

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy