Group 3: Plastic-free lifestyle

Reduce plastic waste. Action must be taken! 1 Bring your own bags You can drastically reduce your dependency on single-use plastic bags and support a more sustainable and ecologically friendly lifestyle by making it a habit to bring your own bags to all of these different parts of your daily life. For instance: Bring your own reusable bags when you go grocery shopping. Bring a reusable bag with you to collect all of your purchases, whether they be clothing, electronics, or other stuff.  2 Choose reusable water bottles Invest in a reusable water bottle composed of glass, stainless steel, or plastic that doesn't contain BPA. The need for single-use plastic water bottles is decreased when you refill a reusable bottle. 3 Ditch disposable cutlery and straws When dining on the go, carry your own reusable cutlery set, which should include a fork, knife, and spoon, to save money on single-use plastic utensils. Instead of using plastic straws, use paper, stainless steel, or bamboo straws. N...

  Campaign 1   Reduce plastic pollution: Campaigns that work provide detailed explanations of the successful tactics, "watch-outs," and typical blunders along with particular suggestions and counsel for campaign organizers, legislators, customers, and businesses. https://www.campaignsthatwork.org/ 2 Plastic-free July The major goal of the campaign is to completely phase out or significantly reduce the amount of single-use plastics in our daily life. A significant portion of the plastic pollution in our seas and natural ecosystems is caused by single-use plastic bags, packaging, bottles, and cutlery. We take a significant step in the direction of safeguarding our shared home when we resolve to stay away from these goods. https://laudatosimovement.org/news/plastic-free-july-a-month-that-has-transformed-lifestyles/ 3 The “Month of zero waste” campaign was launched by Inochi https://www.breakfreefromplastic.org/zero-waste-month-2021/ Inochi also started the "Plastic Recyclin...

Disadvantages of using plastic: Awareness and Action We discussed a few of the advantages plastic offers to both producers and consumers in our earlier blog. All things, however, have two sides. We shall thus make the case in this blog post that plastics negatively impact every aspect of our life.   https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/plastic-packaging-rethinking-climate-impact-joy-owusu-achiaw?trk=public_profile_article_view 1 Awareness Plastic pollution:  There are several negative consequences of plastic pollution on the ecosystem. Plastic garbage is killing wildlife and ruining ecosystems from the land to the sea. Marine life frequently confuses plastic waste for food, which can result in ingesting it and being entangled. This endangers the existence of many species in addition to upsetting the natural equilibrium of marine ecosystems. Plastic garbage on land contaminates soil, clogs streams, and puts land creatures in danger. Furthermore, the manufacture and burning of plasti...

Plastic-free lifestyle - A better way of living A plastic-free lifestyle is a way of living that aims to reduce or eliminate the use of plastic products.  https://www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/reusable-bottle-products-plastic-free-eco-1289209159 This lifestyle involves making choices to avoid plastic items such as bags, bottles, straws, ... whenever possible, and opting for reusable, biodegradable, or compostable alternatives instead.  https://zerowastechef.com/2020/03/12/existing-plastic/ By adopting a plastic-free lifestyle, individuals can help reduce pollution, protect wildlife, and contribute to a healthier planet for future generations.  https://www.alenkamali.com/heres-how-these-5-people-are-doing-a-big-difference-for-a-plastic-free-planet/ Plus, by changing your habits of using plastic, you can help reduce global plastic waste which has reached 275 million tonnes a year, and U.S. plastic waste which averages 37.8 million tonnes a year  (the most per CAPI...

  How does plastic affect the world? Plastic is a global problem   Plastic is considered one of the numerous inventions when it comes to convenience, and is difficult to decompose, especially at an affordable price, plastic can serve many purposes.  However, nowadays when talking about plastic, we naturally think of its numerous drawbacks, which have a significant impact on the environment and the habitats of various species. Pollution Wildlife harm Plastic pollution is a global problem . Plastic Pollution by Country 2024 (World Population Review,  https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/plastic-pollution-by-country ) Every day, the equivalent of 2,000 garbage trucks full of plastic are dumped into the world's oceans, rivers, and lakes . Every year 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaks into aquatic ecosystems, polluting lakes, rivers, and seas. (World Population Review,  (UN Environment Programme,  https://www.unep.org/plastic-pollutio...

How to be eco-friendly when traveling? While traveling can be a thrilling and rewarding experience, it's also known to produce a large amount of plastic waste. Disposable toiletries and single-use water bottles can have a significant negative influence on the environment. However, you may adopt a zero-waste, plastic-free travel lifestyle by making a few thoughtful decisions. We'll look at doable tactics and advice in this blog article to help you reduce plastic trash while still having fun on your travels.                               https://edition.cnn.com/cnn-underscored/travel/how-to-use-less-plastic-when-traveling                                                                1: Pack Reusable  When traveling, one of the simplest methods to lesse...

Advantages of using plastic: Negative or Positive?   On the Tet holiday, I had a chance to go to the supermarket with my family. I had little trouble identifying that every product in this supermarket had plastic wrapping. Why do most brands decide to package their products in plastic?  https://www.beeco.green/blog/plastic-packaging-supermarket/ 1: Effective cost Manufacturers can utilize this product for their packaging because it's reasonably priced. Making plastic is generally less expensive than making other materials. Production expenses are lowered since it can be produced in large quantities and requires less energy and materials to manufacture. Furthermore, plastic has good qualities despite its low cost of production because it is known for its resilience and capacity to survive difficult conditions, such as exposure to chemicals and extreme temperatures. Because of this, it is a recommended option in situations where longevity is crucial. https://monday.com/blog/proj...