As children we have been led to believe that a magical vortex sucks away all of the garbage and takes it away to a land of non-existence. Unfortunately, the vortex is real but it isn’t magical and it doesn’t goto a land of non-existence.
To our surprise or … (reluctancy in finding) not one but two of these vortex have been found to be residing in the Pacific ocean and are now a whopping size that is twice the size of the continental United States.
Yes, two swirling cesspools of GARBAGE, consisting of 90% plastic waste.
source: the independent UK
Out of site, out of mind?
That is of course until it comes ‘barfing’ onto shore and/or kills off a major part of the circle of life.
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So, what comes to mind here is ways to eliminate the use or over-usage of plastic.
We’ve all seen these suggestions before but come on people, this is serious.
Here are a few things I’m going to do.
Ways to lower your use of plastic products -
- Purchase beverages, including milk bottled with glass, aluminum or paper.
- Don’t use the plastic baggies they offer when you’re checking out at the store, bring your own re-usable bag or just carry stuff out in a buggy
- Get purchased items such as meat, veggies etc wrapped with wax paper or paper or use re-usable containers
- Do not use plastic forks, plates or cups – use glass, paper or ceramic
- Take your meals in re-usable tupper wear and wash it out, don’t throw it away
- Be concious; when you come across something that is not recyclable or biodegradable, think of an alternate or a different approach
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