Your Earth Day Resolution: Decrease Plastic Usage and Output in 4 Simple Steps
At the Store, do the 'Plastic Two-Step' The bad news: Single use plastic is everywhere and hard to resist. The good news: Learning the 'plastic two-step' is even easier than learning the two-step dance! In the grocery you have choices with almost every item you buy: milk in a paper carton or plastic jug, eggs in a paper or plastic container, tampons with or without (OB brand) a plastic applicator, yogurt in a 32 oz. or a multi-pack option. So, whatever you're buying, do a quick two-step : The plastic-packaged or alternatively-packaged item ... when possible, choose the alternatively-packaged item. Paper packaging is biodegradable . Plastic isn't. For a comprehensive explanation as to why plastic doesn't biodegrade, refer to this link: https://www.livescience.com/33085-petroleum-derived-plastic-non-biodegradable.html Hints: Organic products are typically made by...