Plastic addiction is the excessive use of plastics. What we don’t stop to realise is, that, when destroyed by incineration, this plastic is polluting the air, water and land that we need to survive, also exposing workers to chemicals that may be toxic and cancer-causing. It’s almost impossible to get rid of synthetic plastics that are non-biodegradable. They end up in landfills polluting the environment, killing off marine life and harming animals along the way.

No matter where your head turns, you will find plastic. It’s just about everywhere. We eat from plastic containers. We drink through plastic straws. We drink from plastic bottles. We keep our food and other items in plastic containers. We store our groceries in plastic bags. We don’t even realize just how addicted we are to plastic things, and just like any other addiction, this one is harmful and can be life-threatening.

So, what do we do? How do we stop? How do we get rid of this addiction?

It’s really quite simple. Find an alternative, and believe me, there are many.

12 ways to say no to plastic

1. Say no to plastic straws
2. Say no to cling film or plastic wrap
3. Reuse plastic bags.
4. Take your own bags to the supermarket or wherever you shop.
5. Use cloth bags when you can.
6. Most supermarkets sell recyclable bags for a minimum price; buy them and take them to the supermarket whenever you go to buy groceries.
7. Use stainless steel bottles for water, rather than plastic bottles.
8. Take your own mug or thermos to the coffee shop.
9. Use glass or reusable containers rather than plastic ones.
10. Stop using disposable razors; use razors where you just have to replace the blade.
11. Try to buy products that come in boxes, rather than plastic containers and bottles.
12. Dispose of any plastics you have in designated recyclable bins.

What are you doing to beat the plastic addiction? Will you say no plastic? Do let us know what you think in our comments section. Don’t forget to like and share-it keeps us going!

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Nabeela

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