Making the switch away from plastic usage can feel like a near-impossible task.
Mon, April 22nd 2024 at 10:32 AMCRANSTON, R.I. —Whether you consciously realize it or not, nearly every facet of our lives rely on plastics of all kinds.Whether we like it or not, plastics are not going away," said Christopher Reddy , a scientist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. "They are a part of our everyday lives.
But plastic production makes up 3% to 4% of greenhouse gas emissions globally per year. Scientists have deemed this one of the biggest impacts on the environment. That's why this year's Earth Day is focused on "Planet vs. Plastics," highlighting the concerning effects it can have on our health. Earth Day organizers are calling for a 60% reduction in plastic production globally by the end of 2040.
Earth Day organization manages the global messaging on the day and are callin for a bold plastic reduction.pngPlastics are so dangerous because they break down, but never fully go away.As a result, plastics only break down into smaller pieces, eventually invisible to the naked eye. TheseWhat can individuals do on Earth Day to make a difference?Charron encourages people to do an audit on their home to find where they use the most plastic and find alternatives to those uses.
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