A significant amount of the waste currently going to landfills consists of packaging and containers designed for temporary, one-use food containment. Once in landfill, these materials break down very slowly, thus creating a significant waste disposal impact.

· a potential increase in landfill burdens;

· a potential increase in toxic emissions to the environment; and

· a potential increase in the use of non-renewable resources.

In China, the non-biodegradable packaging and containers has been associated with a visual problem that called "White Pollution”. The lack of environmental awareness amongst the citizenry contribute to the adverse impact caused by plastic materials; they throw away used foam boxes everywhere, unaware of the effect on their city’s image and environment.

Reference:

1. “Finding Solutions to 'White Pollution'” By Chen Zhiyong , China Daily, 2006-01-21

2. “White Pollution Control - Shanghai’s Solution” by Professor Jerome Tang Jiafu (Shanghai Waste Administrative Division), UNEP Leadership Program on Environment for Sustainable Development, 2005-09-06

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