Shapes of Plastic that we use and Alternatives of Plastic that we should try for better health

Shapes of Plastic that we use on daily basis and Alternatives of Plastic that we should try for better health
Bottled Water:-

Why it’s a problem: We need water to stay Alive. But bottled Water (H₂O) doesn’t just wreak havoc on the planet, leaving behind the Grand Canyon of carbon footprints, it’s also not doing you or your wallet any favors. While couture labels might promise pristine spring waters in every bottle, an estimated 64 percent of bottled water actually comes from the same source as tap and it can cost up to 2,000 times more.

So, the solution is: Drink clean water but from the tap from a stainless steel or glass bottle which both are recyclable!

Plastic Drinking Straws:-

Why they’re a problem: The one-and-done straw is basically a poster child for single-use plastic and one of the top litter culprits harming beaches, oceans, and even the tiniest of sea life. So, in a nutshell, straws is hazardous for environment.

So, the solution is: You could just drink from glass without straw.

   Plastic Take-Out Containers:-

Why it’s a problem: Ordering takeout has become insanely easy thanks to the growing galaxy of food apps that satisfy cravings with just a finger tap. And it doesn't take a scientist to figure out that more takeout equals more take-out container waste.

So, the solution is: You could launch an initiative demanding your favorite dumpling joint opt for more sustainable alternatives (and we'd applaud you for it). But an easier option is to purchase or make your own zero-waste kit complete with dish, utensils, and cloth napkins for the restaurant to use instead. Think that defeats the purpose of delivery? Request paper boxes. Or just forgo takeout altogether and make an effort to cook more ate home. Reduce waste and unnecessary spending.

   Plastic Cutlery:

Why it’s a problem: You ordered takeout for one and received enough plastic ware to feed a family of six. Not only is the excess, well, excessive, but those seemingly harmless tools are hiding a secret: BPA. Studies have linked ingesting BPA and other plastic toxins—which can happen when plastics are heated or damaged—to unhealthy changes to our cells, obesity, infertility, and even cancer. Beyond that, odds are your single-use (or, worse, never-used) fork is headed to a landfill to either live out the remainder of its 400-plus-year shelf life or aid in the death of a swooping albatross.

So, the solution is: Simple. Kindly request no disposable utensils and use your own silverware when you order takeout or throw a backyard barbecue. Send the little ones off to school with eco-friendly bamboo flatware in their brown bags. Or have your dinner and eat your utensils too by trying edible cutlery.

   Prepackaged Foods at the Store:-

Why it’s a problem: We get it; snagging pre-chopped melons and berries at the grocery store beats doing it yourself at home. And granola from a reseal able plastic pouch somehow always makes snacking easier.

So, the solution is: You could seek out a zero-waste supermarket—they do exist and are gaining traction—but if there’s not one near you, try shopping for products that use recyclable packaging, buy fruits and veggies whole, and hit up the bulk bins (bring your own container).

   Coffee Cups from the Corner Shop:-

Why it’s a problem: Even if it's touted as recyclable, don’t let that takeaway paper cup fool you. It may be made of virgin paper pulp, but many disposable cups are lined with a liquid-proof plastic polyethylene that's non-recyclable. And considering the globe’s coffee habit, that’s a whole lot of latte cups doing a whole lot of damage.

So, the solution is: Bring your own mug bandwagon and ask your barista to kindly fill them up. Get up just 15 minutes earlier and make your own coffee at home.

   Plastic Bags:-

Why it’s a problem: A super-common form of litter worldwide, the plastic bag has been blocking drainage systems, collecting in landfills, and pointlessly piling up under your parents' sink for too long. Something to think about the next time your grocer double-bags that half-gallon of milk.

So, the solution is: BYO bag. You know: an environmentally friendly canvas tote that’s usually stamped with some sort of healthy pun like “Lettuce save the world.” There are even bags with snazzy compartments that keep your bottles of soda, and olive oil upright and from smashing your loaf of whole-wheat.

Look for plastic alternative:-

There are lots of plastic alternatives available these days. You could choose a toothbrush made from bamboo, for example, or food wrap made from cloth and beeswax.

You Should Ditch single-use plastic:-

Did you know that almost every plastic straw you’ve ever used still exists somewhere? Some of them will be buried in landfill; others will be floating around the sea. Single-use plastics aren’t just wasteful, they’re often really difficult to recycle too. Thankfully, there are plenty of simple ways to avoid using them. For starters, you could:

    ·         Not buy products that come with plastic straws

    ·         Keep a stash of reusable carrier bags in your car for when you go shopping

    ·         Use your own travel mug for your takeaway coffee

    ·         Invest in some reusable containers and food wrap

    ·         Take a refillable water bottle out with you

Choose recycled plastic:-

Closing the loop is where you choose recycled plastic that can be recycled again. Our 250ml, 300ml and 400ml bottles are made from RPET (100% recycled polyethylene terephthalate), which is accepted by most council recycling schemes. So the plastic used for your bottle of shampoo could end up having hundreds of different ‘lives’.

Recycle your own plastic:-

Not all types of plastic are created equal. Some are much easier to recycle than others. Products made of rigid or mixed plastics are usually difficult to recycle, so it’s a good idea to check packaging before you buy if you can.

Get the next generation involved:-

Talk to your children about why the craze for blind-bags is so bad for the environment; why you’re not buying them a juice carton with a straw; and what they could do to cut down on plastic themselves. You may well find they have more ideas than you do!

Go large:-

Larger size bottles use less plastic and can save you money. At Faith in Nature,  

Put the pressure on:-

Ask the brands you use what they’re doing to reduce plastic.