Say No to Plastic: 101 Easy Ways to Use Less Plastic

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We all have to do something concrete to reduce the amount of plastic that is invading our planet. There are many ways to make a contribution and improve the situation. Here are some useful tips: 1. Drink tap water or buy glass bottles In addition to causing land, air, and water pollution, plastic bags are a leading cause of pollution as humans try to decompose them.

The classic “Reduce, Reuse and Recycle” method is something we should all incorporate into our lives: Reduce: Say No New Plastic In addition to being lightweight, plastic bags are easy to carry anywhere. However, there is another side to this coin that we must also consider. They get carried away by both wind and water due to their lightweight nature.The United States is the world leader in generating plastic waste, producing an annual 42 million metric tons of plastic waste. [57] [58] Per capita generation of plastic waste in the United States is higher than in any other country, with the average American producing 130.09 kilograms of plastic waste per year. Other high-income countries, such as those of the EU-28 (annual per capita generation 58.56kg), also have a high per capita plastic waste generation rate. Some high-income countries, such as Japan (annual per capital generation 38.44kg), produce far less plastic waste per capita. [59] [60] Plastic pollution This is why they have been banned in a number of countries. They are, however, still widely used in the majority of parts of the world and have a negative impact on the environment.

Avoid drinking hot liquids in styrofoam cups or plastic cups. When hot liquid goes into them there are chemicals being leached into that drink. Instead, opt for bone-china, glass cups, mason jars or bring your own cup.Retribution for plastic pollution. Pollution starts on the shelves. Demand alternatives from manufacturers.

In Israel, two cities: Eilat and Herzliya, decided to ban the usage of single use plastic bags and cutlery on the beaches. [252] In 2020 Tel Aviv joined them, banning also the sale of single use plastic on the beaches. [253] Kenya Plastic pollution has also greatly negatively affected our environment. "The pollution is significant and widespread, with plastic debris found on even the most remote coastal areas and in every marine habitat". [75] This information tells us about how much of a consequential change plastic pollution has made on the ocean and even the coasts. The use of alternatives to plastic materials that don’t harm the environment is becoming more popular. Identifying largest sources of ocean plastics in high fidelity may help to discern causes, to measure progress and to develop effective countermeasures.Many people think recycling is a better alternative to wasting plastic bags. It eventually leads to producers producing more, and it happens again with the number slightly changing.

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Our environment is negatively affected by plastic, which is genuinely dangerous for our health. In addition to being environmentally harmful, plastic remains on our planet’s surface for a very long time.