Food and food packaged or stored in plastic bags, bags, cars, phones and computers are also indispensable, and you can even chew it every day as chewing gum. … And most plastic is claimed to be recyclable, but in reality it often cannot or is recycled into something of a lesser quality.
So how serious is the problem with plastic products? Of the 33 million tons of plastic waste released in the US each year, only 7% is recycled. This plastic waste ends its life cycle in landfills, beaches, rivers and oceans and contributes to serious problems such as the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch - a landfill with the size of a continent - where the amount of plastic exceeds the number of plankton. In addition, most plastics are also made from oil.
Ways to reduce waste:
When buying foods and foods such as rice, pasta, beans, nuts, grains ... if you choose to buy in bulk filled with bags or reusable containers, it will save both. Money and packaging. Whether you buy take-out food or pack leftovers at the restaurant after a meal, be sure to bring your own reusable containers. When ordering take-out, inform the restaurant that you can get the food placed in your own container. Most restaurants will accept that request.
