As it’s known over the world, the plastic crisis is one that’s been increasing over time. One of the 8.3 billion tonnes of plastic has ended up as waste with only 9% being recycled. This is extremely bad for the environment since it takes plastics over 400 years to degrade with the rest still existing. […]
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It is no secret that a majority of plastic bottles tend to end up in the ocean which is detrimental to the eco-system around it. The issue with this is the plastic bottles that end up in the ocean tend to stay there for a long time since plastic doesn’t decompose unlike other types of
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Our plastic addiction is having a devastating impact on our oceans, our wildlife, and our health. Single-use plastics are goods that are made primarily from fossil fuel–based chemicals (petrochemicals) and are meant to be disposed of right after use—often, in mere minutes. Single-use plastics are most used for packaging and service ware, such as bottles,
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Another big contributor to a lot of landfills is clothing. A lot of clothes are made from nylon which takes a very long time to biodegrade. Because of this, it’s extremely important that different materials are explored in order to create a more sustainable way to create clothes. Plastic items such as water bottles, plates,
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It is a well-known fact that synthetically made plastics do not mix well with the environment. Shopping bags that wash up on beaches and commercial plastics that are found in landfill can take up to 500 years to break down. With an average use of 15 minutes before disposal, it seems that plastic bags are
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Sustainability is key to protecting our environment. The Australian Government’s Department of the Environment and Energy has a plan for a cleaner and stronger Australia. The plan includes cleaner air, cleaner land and cleaner water. Clean Air The Australian Government plans to reach its emissions reduction target through the Direct Action Plan. The Direct Action
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