4 Simple Ways To Reduce Your Plastic Use
By 2050, it's estimated there'll be more plastic in the ocean than fish.
That's one scary statistic. But that's only the tip of the plastic garbage heap.
Since 1950, the amount of plastic in the world has increased from 1.5 million tons to 340 million in 2016. 91% of which has never been recycled. When a plastic bag is only used for 15 minutes but can last for a millennium, it's obvious we have a huge plastic problem.
These statistics are disturbing. Alarm bells should be ringing in your head. We're turning the Earth into a plastic planet.
Thankfully, we're not powerless in the face of this plastic tsunami. You can make a difference. A small one, but a difference nonetheless.
Here are four ways you can cut down on your plastic use today:
Soapy showers -This is an easy one. Swap your shower gel for a bar of soap. It does the same job but without the need to throw it away.
Bamboo brushing - Unlike plastic toothbrushes, bamboo ones are compostable. All you need to do is pull out the bristles and bury the handle in your garden. Nature does the rest.
Say bye to bottled water - Bottled water is one of the worst causes of plastic pollution. An easy fix is to buy a reusable water bottle. You'll help the planet and your wallet!
Straws suck - Straws end up everywhere, even in the noses of unsuspecting turtles. If you don't need one, don't use one. Instead, use what God gave you and try this radical technique called sipping!