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Why My Family Doesn’t Use Plastic Straws And Why We Recycle
Plastic straws are just one of the many single-use plastics that have become a part of our daily life. We don’t think twice about the straw we put in our restaurant drinks, or what happens after that straw gets thrown away. Plastic straws and plastic waste do so much harm to the environment. One of the easiest ways to help reduce your waste is by recycling and saying no to plastic straws. Here is how my family is recycling and why we don’t use plastic straws. Replacing the Single Use Straw Contrary to popular belief, not all plastic straws can be recycled. Plastic straws are made of polypropylene, and while…
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10 Tips for Living With Less Plastic
Plastic waste has a huge impact on the environment. Most plastic is not biodegradable, and can sit in a landfill for decades! In the world, there is over 300 million tons of plastic produced each year, most of which will end up in landfills where they can’t be recycled, or in the oceans. About 50% of the plastic used is only used once before being thrown away! Living with less plastic isn’t difficult, and can help save the environment! Here are 10 tips for living with less plastic. Avoid bulky and unnecessary packaging If you have ever bought anything from Costco or Sam’s Club, then you know the frustration of…
