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PLASTIC.
CLEANER
WORLD.
Here are some ideas
We have all used plastic items in our to help you get started!
homes. But, have you ever considered
that behind each piece of plastic is a At the grocery store, always have your
story with long-lasting consequences reusable bags with you. They are as practical
to our planet? as the plastic ones without the negative impact.
One of the most alarming facts about plastic is how Avoid using plastic straws. They may seem
often it ends up in the oceans, contaminating water harmless but can cause a lot of harm to marine
and harming marine life. According to the United life.
Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), by
2050 there will be more plastic in the oceans
than fish! That is unless people stop using plastic, Use glass containers and stainless steel
including disposable bottles and bags. 1 utensils in your kitchen instead of plastic.
We can all make a difference and be part of the
solution by reducing the amount of plastic we use Invest in a quality water filtration system.
in our homes. It’s easier than you think! According to a study by National Geographic,
people spend around 100 billion dollars globally
04 each year on bottled water. Using a Rena Ware
2
water filter instead of buying bottled water can
Think save you money and help reduce the amount of
plastic produced.
about the If you have babies at home, use glass bottles
instead of plastic and switch from disposable
planet 05 plastic to reusable cloth diapers. We know it’s a
drastic change, but very well worth it!
when you
make your Last but not least, be choosy when visiting
the supermarket. You will see thousands of
products packaged in plastic, but you will also see
choice! 06 others packaged using non-plastic biodegradable
or recyclable materials. Think about the planet
when you make your choice!
1. The UN struggles to keep the oceans clean of plastic. May 2017. Published online by http://www.un.org. Consulted in March 2018.
2. “Why tap water is better” (Why tap water is better). March 2010. Published online by https://news.nationalgeographic.com. Consulted in March 2018.
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