Plastic has become one of the biggest challenges in the ecological sphere of our time. Is a great material but right now it’s against us simply because of irresponsible usage.
- 8 million tons of plastic end up in oceans each year
- Plastic makes up 10% of all of the waste we generate
- A million plastic bottles bought each minute
- 500 billion plastic bags used each year
- 67% of fish species in California are contaminated with plastic
- 94% of U.S. tap water, 93% of bottled water contaminated by microplastics
- It is already present in vegetables, meat and can enter the body, causing serious diseases.
TIPS FOR REDUCING YOUR PLASTICS CONSUMPTION:
- Avoid single-use plastics such as drinking straws
- If you go shopping, remember to take a cloth bag
- Recycle chewing gum... it's also make of plastic!
- Buy more bulk food and fewer packaged products
- Replace plastic Tupperware for glass or steel containers
- When hanging out washing use wooden pegs instead of plastic ones
- Make those around you aware of the importance of reducing the consumption of plastic
- Pay attention and put your plastic waste in the correct recycling container
- Avoid using cosmetics that use micro-plastics, buy a biodegradable brush and wear natural fabrics
- Choose to reuse and give some of the packaging a new purpose
Single-use plastic must be banned in all the countries. Definitely this one responsible act we can do.
Plastic in everyday life – let’s reduce the use.
Let’ s do the right things. Let future generation look at us a responsible generation of people. Let’ s make this happen!
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A photo taken with a film camera
Girl: Maria
