Reduce Transportation emissions by utilizing reclosable aluminum that weighs less than glass and is reusable - both will reduce cargo weight.

Reduce Energy production by utilizing recyclable and reusable aluminum instead of plastic. This will reduce the need for reductive plastic recycling and plastic waste - reducing the need for ocean clean-up and lowering the need for plastic production which uses oil and gas.

Pop Top Lock emission reduction objectives:

EMISSIONS IMPACT

The broader fight against global warming depends on addressing the systemic emissions from energy, agriculture, and transportation that form the bulk of the problem. ↓

GLOBAL EMISSIONS CONTRIBUTORS

Major Contributors to Global Warming:

  • Plastic production and recycling account for 2% of global GHG emissions, similar to the contribution of aviation. However, plastics’ broader environmental impact (e.g., pollution, microplastics, ocean disruption) makes it a significant issue beyond climate change. Unlike aviation, plastics’ impact contributes to environmental pollution and microplastic contamination. By 2050, this is projected to grow to 15% of the global carbon budget if no significant changes are made.

    • Plastic bottles (and caps) account for about 12-14% of global plastic production.

    • Globally, 9% of all plastic waste is recycled.

      • In 2021, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, and Nestlé alone were responsible for 23% of branded plastic pollution globally, according to the Break Free From Plastic Movement.

  • Aviation contributes about 2-3% of global CO2 emissions.

  • Private aviation accounts for a small fraction (1-2%) of total aviation emissions, but its disproportionate impact is significant given its limited accessibility.

  • Energy Production (Electricity and Heat): Responsible for about 25% of global GHG emissions due to burning coal, oil, and natural gas.

    • Producing polyethylene terephthalate (PET), the primary material in beverage bottles, is energy-intensive. About 4% of global oil and gas production is used for plastic production, with the beverage sector consuming a significant share.

  • Agriculture and Land Use: About 18-20%, from deforestation, livestock (methane emissions), and fertilizer use.

  • Industry: Around 21%, from cement production, chemical manufacturing, and steelmaking.

  • Transportation: Roughly 14-16%, including cars, trucks, ships, and planes (aviation as a subset).

  • Buildings: About 6%, primarily from heating and cooling systems.

We will impact global emissions, together.