This year the world aims to “End Plastic Pollution” and also create a global support to stop the use of single-use plastic. Plastic is now deeply integrated into our lives. Sadly, most of the plastic ends in the world’s oceans. World Earth Day was on 22 April. MORE
Plastic production has been rapidly. Every 15 years the quantity of plastic being produced has doubled. We can see this increase in our daily lives, with plastic being used pretty much everywhere and for everything. Fortunately, a lot of plastic can be remade into new products. MORE
Basically anything you would use a small plastic bag for. They are, after all, quite strong “little” plastic bags and have great reuse potential and reusing them can keep them out of the waste stream for longer. MORE
It's impossible to avoid plastic entirely, but there are effective ways to limit your exposure. Plastic is so commonplace in our world today that it’s nearly impossible to imagine I a life without it. Here are some tips on how to get rid of plastic at home. plastic Plastic Wast MORE
Alternatives to Plastic. Although plastic as we know it was introduced less than 100 years ago it has quickly become a staple in our everyday lives – from light switches to cars to computers, plastics are unavoidable. Recycled Aluminum Water Bottle: Topo Trail Map. MORE
A post shared by Khala Cloths (@khalacloths) on Oct 7, 2016 at 9:04am PDT Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Plastic is bad! It lasts forever, even when it breaks down, it turns into tiny, little bits of plastic which get ingested by fish, birds, wildlife, and then we ingest that. MORE
Plastic Bag Ban: A Tale of Two Cities. The photo above depicts 60,000 plastic bags, the number used in the U.S. There are exemptions, of course, like plastic bags for damp vegetables and fruits, or for takeout food, and no charge for those using food stamps or vouchers. MORE
Reusing plastic utensils (flatware) in the garden (and elsewhere) by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Don't toss those plastic knives, forks and spoons. These days people are looking to be more environmentally conscious, which means using reusable utensils instead of plastic ones. MORE
A cross-sector coalition of multinational businesses have today (16 January) thrown their weight behind the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new global action plan to recycle and re-use 70% of the world's plastic packaging. MORE
India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents. India’s capital city, Delhi, has taken a courageous step toward fighting plastic pollution. India and four other Asian nations are the top plastic polluters in the world. MORE
Images of ocean plastic pollution are causing so much revulsion that many people are switching to some supposedly more “environmentally friendly” materials to try to reduce their impact. Also, there is plastic and then there is plastic. It all depends on the plastic. MORE
It may seem unbelievable but you can build houses out of plastic bottles filled with sand. The plastic bottles were gathered from trash cans and then filled with sand. This way, volunteers managed to make 6,000 `bricks` from sand-filled plastic bottles. MORE
Touring artists are using their unique influence to help festival organizers move away from single-use plastic Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the stats: Plastic is flooding our world. MORE
Instead of actually reducing waste, especially, though not restricted to, plastic waste, and secondly building our own facilities for recycling the countries are, yet again, looking for places with lower environmental standards to where to dump the waste rather than doing the other. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Those plastic bottles that held hand lotion, or sun lotion, or the larger ones that held cleaning product of one kind or other, lend themselves very nicely to be upcycled into belt pouches/holsters for small tools like secateurs, etc. MORE
Plastic is one of the most used materials in the world, and it is also one of the most polluting. Plastic products are among the top landfill inhabitants because conventional plastic do not biodegrade – however, most plastics are recyclable. MORE
Aldi has signed up to a new cross-sector initiative from WRAP aimed at transforming the UK's plastics system. In place of carrier bags, the UK's fastest growing supermarket will offer customers bags for life as reusable 9p bags made from back-of-store plastic waste. MORE
Marriott International says it is to stop the use of plastic straws at its UK properties, amid growing concern over the levels of plastic pollution. Teams “have been requested to begin removing plastic straws from circulation with immediate effect”. MORE
By Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Cop-op has announced that all of its own-brand water bottles will be switched to contain 50% recycled plastic, as part of a plan to "test the water" on how shoppers will react to a change in design. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Not all plastic things are meant to be “disposables” though it would appear that many people see more or less cheap items of plastic, which is not even plastic packaging (waste), as “disposable”, however. MORE
This space could be yours, if you do not mind the fact that it is made of microscopic plastic. After all, 8 million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year. Let us begin from the start of the destruction plastic brings, when it is still intact. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Plastic is pervasive nowadays and there is almost no place where you can look and plastic will not be staring you in the face in some for or the other. The computer keyboard, the case of the laptop, of the cellphone; all plastic, and that just for starters. MORE
Forget bio-based bottles, one Dutch designer believes we should fight plastic with plastic. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce just one plastic bottle? Fight plastic with plastic. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The UN has stated that 'biodegradable' plastics are not so great for the oceans but the truth be told they are not so great anywhere actually, just a feel-good sop to our consciences. The same also goes for “compostable” plastics. MORE
The truth about biodegradable plastics is that most of them are not by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Most of us are aware of how long-lived petroleum-based plastic bags and packaging are, I am sure. Many cities compost yard waste, but only a few sites – about 100 in the entire USA – will also accept these “degradable” plastics and, as far as can be ascertained there are basically none that do in the entire UK. biodegradable plastic MORE
Hawaii’s Plastic Beach. The majority of the trash that washes up on Kamilo Beach – as high as 90% – is plastic. Some of this is regular household waste: plastic bags, food containers , and toothbrushes can all be found piled high on the shore. Kamilo Beach. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Plastic packaging and plastic containers are everywhere, they are ubiquitous, and most end up in the landfill for recycling does not always happen in the way that we are being told. MORE
A woman from California was so distressed by the amount of plastic waste she encounters daily while walking her dogs that she started posting her pictures online to show people where plastic ends up. Plastic Waste waste MORE
Since the late 1970s, plastic bags have. The reality is that over the past 40 years plastic bag usage has skyrocketed and has caused drastic problems for natural ecosystems. Plastic bags are often eaten by animals, causing them to choke and die. How do plastic bags get banned? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) When it comes to cutting boards which is the more sustainable and healthy choice; plastic or wood? In fact, this question of bacteria helps answer your question about plastic vs. wood. But it seems this was just another PR coup by the plastics industry. MORE
So much of the plastic we use is completely unnecessary; give up these items and you won't even miss them. Plastic is so pervasive in our lives that it can hard to understand just what a problem it presents. Eight million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year. MORE
The problem with biodegradable shopping bags is that they are still plastic and the biodegradable part to this is rather a questionable one as well. Very much in the same way that we keep hearing abut bio-plastic, that is to say, yes, plastic made from bio-matter. MORE
Plastic has infiltrated the ocean’s ecosystem, from plankton to whales. trillion pieces of plastic trash in the world’s oceans, and each year, 8 million tons of plastic are added to the count. oceans plastic Plastic Waste pollution MORE
Plastic bags are made from oil, natural gas or, as in the case, of bioplastics, plant material. The material is heated to a melting point so that it can be poured into a die the shape of a plastic bag. . How do we recycle plastic bags? Why you should recycle plastic bags. MORE
This happens during the manufacture, transport or use of plastic products. MORE
Plastic bags cause many negative effects for. We use plastic bags out of convenience and ignorance of their seriously negative consequences. Plastic waste affects all types of biomes and organisms. . The energy intensive plastic bag production. MORE
For billions of people plastic bags are an efficient and cheap way to transport goods. As the production of plastic bags continues to increase worldwide we must ask, what are the environmental drawbacks of our obsession with plastic bags? What are plastic bags made of? MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Almost everything that we buy today is packaged in plastic and sometimes double and treble. The plastic often enough is not a bad strength at all and food grade and thus those items could serve in the kitchen and/or elsewhere. MORE
Green Plastics MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Plastic bottles to garden cloches : It all, obviously, depends on the size of the bottles but I, personally, use everything from 1 liter (over 3inch pots) to bigger ones – for seed raising. The idea came from plastic homeware items from a catalog. MORE
Even with the confusion, most people agree plastic bags suck. biodegradable plastic green living greenwash plastic bags Reducing waste is hard. MORE
One trillion plastic bags are used and. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 12 million barrels of oil are used annually to make plastic bags [1]. The manufacturing of plastic bags adds many tons of carbon and toxic chemicals into the atmosphere as well [2]. MORE
by Michael Smith (Veshengro) As much as we may wish to avoid plastic (in our lives) the fact remains – at least for the foreseeable future – that it is with us, especially as far as packaging containers are concerned, and thus reuse and upcycling of those is better than any other solution. The recycling of plastics – as much as that of everything else – still requires a great amount of energy, even though maybe not as much as creating plastic from virgin polymer. MORE
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Plastic is pervasive nowadays and there is almost no place where you can look and plastic will not be staring you in the face in some for or the other. The computer keyboard, the case of the laptop, of the cellphone; all plastic, and that just for starters.
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Plastic packaging and plastic containers are everywhere, they are ubiquitous, and most end up in the landfill for recycling does not always happen in the way that we are being told.
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Images of ocean plastic pollution are causing so much revulsion that many people are switching to some supposedly more “environmentally friendly” materials to try to reduce their impact. Also, there is plastic and then there is plastic. It all depends on the plastic.
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Instead of actually reducing waste, especially, though not restricted to, plastic waste, and secondly building our own facilities for recycling the countries are, yet again, looking for places with lower environmental standards to where to dump the waste rather than doing the other.
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Aldi has signed up to a new cross-sector initiative from WRAP aimed at transforming the UK's plastics system. In place of carrier bags, the UK's fastest growing supermarket will offer customers bags for life as reusable 9p bags made from back-of-store plastic waste.
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Those plastic bottles that held hand lotion, or sun lotion, or the larger ones that held cleaning product of one kind or other, lend themselves very nicely to be upcycled into belt pouches/holsters for small tools like secateurs, etc.
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Reusing plastic utensils (flatware) in the garden (and elsewhere) by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Don't toss those plastic knives, forks and spoons. These days people are looking to be more environmentally conscious, which means using reusable utensils instead of plastic ones.
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It's impossible to avoid plastic entirely, but there are effective ways to limit your exposure. Plastic is so commonplace in our world today that it’s nearly impossible to imagine I a life without it. Here are some tips on how to get rid of plastic at home. plastic Plastic Wast
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The problem with biodegradable shopping bags is that they are still plastic and the biodegradable part to this is rather a questionable one as well. Very much in the same way that we keep hearing abut bio-plastic, that is to say, yes, plastic made from bio-matter.
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India's capital city has taken a strong stand against plastic pollution, but now it needs to convince its residents. India’s capital city, Delhi, has taken a courageous step toward fighting plastic pollution. India and four other Asian nations are the top plastic polluters in the world.
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This year the world aims to “End Plastic Pollution” and also create a global support to stop the use of single-use plastic. Plastic is now deeply integrated into our lives. Sadly, most of the plastic ends in the world’s oceans. World Earth Day was on 22 April.
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By Michael Smith (Veshengro) The Cop-op has announced that all of its own-brand water bottles will be switched to contain 50% recycled plastic, as part of a plan to "test the water" on how shoppers will react to a change in design.
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Hawaii’s Plastic Beach. The majority of the trash that washes up on Kamilo Beach – as high as 90% – is plastic. Some of this is regular household waste: plastic bags, food containers , and toothbrushes can all be found piled high on the shore. Kamilo Beach.
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Plastic has infiltrated the ocean’s ecosystem, from plankton to whales. trillion pieces of plastic trash in the world’s oceans, and each year, 8 million tons of plastic are added to the count. oceans plastic Plastic Waste pollution
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A post shared by Khala Cloths (@khalacloths) on Oct 7, 2016 at 9:04am PDT Walk the Talk Show with Waylon Lewis: Plastic is bad! It lasts forever, even when it breaks down, it turns into tiny, little bits of plastic which get ingested by fish, birds, wildlife, and then we ingest that.
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Plastic bags are made from oil, natural gas or, as in the case, of bioplastics, plant material. The material is heated to a melting point so that it can be poured into a die the shape of a plastic bag. . How do we recycle plastic bags? Why you should recycle plastic bags.
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) When it comes to cutting boards which is the more sustainable and healthy choice; plastic or wood? In fact, this question of bacteria helps answer your question about plastic vs. wood. But it seems this was just another PR coup by the plastics industry.
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Plastic production has been rapidly. Every 15 years the quantity of plastic being produced has doubled. We can see this increase in our daily lives, with plastic being used pretty much everywhere and for everything. Fortunately, a lot of plastic can be remade into new products.
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Even with the confusion, most people agree plastic bags suck. biodegradable plastic green living greenwash plastic bags Reducing waste is hard.
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) The UN has stated that 'biodegradable' plastics are not so great for the oceans but the truth be told they are not so great anywhere actually, just a feel-good sop to our consciences. The same also goes for “compostable” plastics.
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Plastic is one of the most used materials in the world, and it is also one of the most polluting. Plastic products are among the top landfill inhabitants because conventional plastic do not biodegrade – however, most plastics are recyclable.
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Plastic bags cause many negative effects for. We use plastic bags out of convenience and ignorance of their seriously negative consequences. Plastic waste affects all types of biomes and organisms. . The energy intensive plastic bag production.
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Forget bio-based bottles, one Dutch designer believes we should fight plastic with plastic. by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Have you ever wondered what it takes to produce just one plastic bottle? Fight plastic with plastic.
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Not all plastic things are meant to be “disposables” though it would appear that many people see more or less cheap items of plastic, which is not even plastic packaging (waste), as “disposable”, however.
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MARCH 17, 2017
It may seem unbelievable but you can build houses out of plastic bottles filled with sand. The plastic bottles were gathered from trash cans and then filled with sand. This way, volunteers managed to make 6,000 `bricks` from sand-filled plastic bottles.
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Alternatives to Plastic. Although plastic as we know it was introduced less than 100 years ago it has quickly become a staple in our everyday lives – from light switches to cars to computers, plastics are unavoidable. Recycled Aluminum Water Bottle: Topo Trail Map.
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A woman from California was so distressed by the amount of plastic waste she encounters daily while walking her dogs that she started posting her pictures online to show people where plastic ends up. Plastic Waste waste
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This happens during the manufacture, transport or use of plastic products.
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A cross-sector coalition of multinational businesses have today (16 January) thrown their weight behind the Ellen MacArthur Foundation's new global action plan to recycle and re-use 70% of the world's plastic packaging.
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One trillion plastic bags are used and. In the United States alone, it is estimated that 12 million barrels of oil are used annually to make plastic bags [1]. The manufacturing of plastic bags adds many tons of carbon and toxic chemicals into the atmosphere as well [2].
Greentumble
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Since the late 1970s, plastic bags have. The reality is that over the past 40 years plastic bag usage has skyrocketed and has caused drastic problems for natural ecosystems. Plastic bags are often eaten by animals, causing them to choke and die. How do plastic bags get banned?
Green (Living) Review
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by Michael Smith (Veshengro) As much as we may wish to avoid plastic (in our lives) the fact remains – at least for the foreseeable future – that it is with us, especially as far as packaging containers are concerned, and thus reuse and upcycling of those is better than any other solution. The recycling of plastics – as much as that of everything else – still requires a great amount of energy, even though maybe not as much as creating plastic from virgin polymer.
Green Home Blog
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Plastic Bag Ban: A Tale of Two Cities. The photo above depicts 60,000 plastic bags, the number used in the U.S. There are exemptions, of course, like plastic bags for damp vegetables and fruits, or for takeout food, and no charge for those using food stamps or vouchers.
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For billions of people plastic bags are an efficient and cheap way to transport goods. As the production of plastic bags continues to increase worldwide we must ask, what are the environmental drawbacks of our obsession with plastic bags? What are plastic bags made of?
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This space could be yours, if you do not mind the fact that it is made of microscopic plastic. After all, 8 million metric tons of plastic are dumped into the ocean every year. Let us begin from the start of the destruction plastic brings, when it is still intact.
Green (Living) Review
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The truth about biodegradable plastics is that most of them are not by Michael Smith (Veshengro) Most of us are aware of how long-lived petroleum-based plastic bags and packaging are, I am sure. Many cities compost yard waste, but only a few sites – about 100 in the entire USA – will also accept these “degradable” plastics and, as far as can be ascertained there are basically none that do in the entire UK. biodegradable plastic
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Touring artists are using their unique influence to help festival organizers move away from single-use plastic Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard the stats: Plastic is flooding our world.
Green (Living) Review
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So much of the plastic we use is completely unnecessary; give up these items and you won't even miss them. Plastic is so pervasive in our lives that it can hard to understand just what a problem it presents. Eight million tons of plastic ends up in the ocean every year.
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