DAY 4
Please PASS on PLASTICS (most common form of marine pollution)
the majority of plastic waste comes in the form of disposable plastic bottles and bags
Even if you dispose of a plastic container in the recycle bin, chances are, it will end up in a landfill, or worse…when it comes down to it, LESS THAN 4% OF PLASTICS ARE RECYCLED.
WHY? Lack of DEMAND and generally, it is less expensive to use virgin plastic as opposed to recycled plastic. Generational loss is another factor--that means each time plastic is reprocessed it breaks down whereas glass or metal can be recycled almost indefinitely.
Be the solution to plastic pollution: Stop using disposable PLASTIC BOTTLES ► www.ecousable.com
Challenge: A Plastic Island???
Look up the Central Pacific Gyre. what can you do today to ensure that it does not expand?
Take the Plastics Pledge: http://actionnetwork.org/campaign/rap_pledge
Count how many disposable plastic products you use today! It all adds up.
For More Information:
www.algalita.org
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