Being in this amazing forum of "We Don't Have Time", we're sure you know that plastics from fossil sources needs to be replaced. There's so much, so very much where it shouldn't be at all. Still, we wanted to share with you our recent aritcle where we have gathered our 30 tips to "Break-up" with plastics.
How does all the plastic end up in nature?
In some strange way, plastic is found everywhere, from the highest mountains to the deepest oceans. Very recently, microplastics were also discovered in human blood. Images stick on the retina when innocent animals are exposed to plastic in various forms. It is frightening to read the following data on the Nature Conservation Society's website:
Of the approximately 300 million tons of plastic produced annually in the world, it is assumed that a few percent, between 5 and 13 million tons, end up in nature.
+60 trillion plastic particles are captured in Sweden's treatment plants and end up in sludge, which is spread on our fields. From there they can enter worms and other living organisms.
A further 15 trillion plastic particles are not caught in the treatment plants, but make their way further into our waterways.
Synthetic textiles release much more plastic fibers than previously thought. Every time you wash a kilo of acrylic fabric (for example a knitted sweater, hat and gloves) 120,000 fibers are released .
The closer you look, the more microplastics you find. A sieve with 20 micrometer holes captures 2,500 times more than a sieve with 300 micrometer holes.
The plastic comes out into nature partly because we humans throw it away, but also because of the wear and tear of car tires, artificial grass fields, washing of synthetic textiles, contents of cosmetics, and from fishing equipment that ends up in the oceans. In other words, it is obvious that we are not taking care of the plastic in the right way.”
Above are frightening facts and data and if you look at the world at large, it is clear that we humans must quickly change the way we live and phase out plastic as best we can in our lives. Much of the plastic that is produced - is produced from crude oil, a fossil fuel that we must become less dependent on. There is also a clear connection between so-called Fast Fashion and oil production.
The antidote to this is to become a more aware consumer. When you shop, eat & live – try to make it a little more sustainable. Take a few green steps each week. Maybe you start by replacing your plastic toothbrush with a bamboo one? The important thing is that you start, because once we start changing to a more sustainable life, it brings many positive so-called. "ripple effects" - we feel better, Mother Earth feels better and it feels very good in your green heart!
Here you will see a nice collection of good products that replace your "usual" plastic products in your home - everything from soap, shampoo, conditioner, dish brushes, rags, deodorant and lots of other lovely things. These products are also free of harmful parabens, sulfates and other harmful substances for the environment! In this guide we have gathered 30 ways YOU can Break up with plastics! Enjoy & Happy Holidays!
//Team Green Little Heart
Therese Lundquist
https://greenlittleheart.s3.eu-north-1.amazonaws.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/26142700/30-Ways-to-phase-out-plastics.pdf
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One more tip. Feel free to watch Raws on https://app.wedonthavetime.org/posts/40ba17a0-43a1-43d2-b089-d418eb7c8a23
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@Sven_Nilson Thank you! Will watch 💚🤩
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Thanks for the article, some great tips in there.
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Yes!
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@Muhammad_Fahd_Khan :)
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Wow, great tips, thanks for sharing with us!
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@sarah_chabane Thank you so much! :)