Let’s reduce the use of plastic

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! *** A photo taken with a film camera Girl: Maria