Simply put, the truth about plastic is rather dire – every piece of plastic ever produced still exists. Some more interesting but unpleasant facts – all in the inforgraphic below.
Oh, don’t we love infographics…
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Have a contest to see which class (freshman, soomohpres, juniors seniors) can collect the most recycling.Have designated days to clean up the environment, whether that’s the school, a park or the city.Have mini exhibits about recylcing and sustainabilty they could be rotated every month or so could be featured in the office, library, display cases, etc.Have fundraisers (barbeques, bake sales, etc.) with zero waste (they make paper plates utensils made from corn that biodegrade) to raise money for things like recycling bins.Hold recycling drives on certain days for things like plastic bottles to old cell phones ink cartidges.Hand out energy efficient light bulbs like CFLs LEDs.Participate in rallies to raise awareness.Plant native drought-resistant trees, flowers shrubs at your school around the community to cut down water costs.Do composting at your school do outreach programs/classes to educate the community.Plant a fruit/vegetable garden at your school to encourage others to grow their own food eat more fruits vegetables. Students could also be allowed to pick their own to make salads such.Good luck with all your efforts. Was this answer helpful?
That’s so true as plastics are non degradable, its won’t be wrong to say that every piece of plastic ever produced still exists. But this is hazardous for our environment. So we must reduce its usage and try to recycle plastic as much as possible!!
Great post Tim. It is great to know that I can finally enjoy a abbeasll game without the guilt of all the disposable containers that come with the food. I just hopes this makes it to a park nearby. It is also refreshing to see that the Solo Cup Company helped to make this program happen. Even though this is only a small step to help the company become green, any step in the green direction is a good one!
A fascinating…yet terrifying article! Plastics are indeed one of the greatest land pollution threats out there. Everywhere you turn in America, you find plastic bottles, plastic wrappers, etc., littering the roadsides.
Great Video… There is a very urgent need of licycreng plastic items or reduce plastic consumption. Because, plastic items which we throw outside releases harmful chemicals. Health will be effected due to these chemicals and cause many problems.
May03 As the interview iatcinded bottled water is horrible for you The did not mention how much BPA is in them. Not to mention it takes 3 liters of water just to make the 1 liter plastic bottle.