International Plastic Free Day
Plastic Free Day is a call to action that draws attention to the plastic we use every day. Plastic bottles, take-out food containers, utensils, bags, and wrappers will be used for one day on May 25th.
Plastic is made every year in the United States. Plastic is made in over 380 million tons. Plastic made in half is single-use, implying that it is thrown away after just one use. Since only 9% of all plastic is recycled, the majority of plastic ends up littering our streets, filling our landfills, and polluting our oceans. Since only 9% of all plastic is recycled, only 9% of all plastic is reused.
International Plastic Free Day helps raises the public's understanding of how much plastic we use every day and how we can use less of it. Consider all the ways single-use plastic is used in our daily lives: Consider all of the ways single-use plastic is used in our daily lives: Consider all of the ways single-use plastic is used in our daily lives:
- Beverage bottles
- is a plastic baggie that is cleaned of chemicals. Plastic jugs are used to clean plastic jugs
- To-go containers
- Food packaging
- Cups, straws, lids
- Storage bags
- Product packaging
For one day, participation is straightforward: Say "No" to single-use plastics for one day. Don't buy it, refuse it, and don't use it.... The day also helps students learn how to convert recyclable products into single-use plastics. For example, a swap: For example, a swap: For example, swap: For example, swap: swap:
- Reusable bamboo straw straws are used in single-use straws
- Both hot and cold beverages can be enjoyed in a reusable tumbler
- For shopping, reusable cloth bags are used.
- Silicone bags for sandwiches and snacks are used in sandwiches and snacks
- Compostable garbage bags are compostable..
How to #internationalplasticfreeday
Take the plastic-free challenge and pledge to using no single-use plastics all day long before May 25th.. Plastic is one less piece of plastic added to the environment every time you do. Plastic is made from plastic every day. You will also participate in International Plastic Free Day on International Plastic Free Day.
- Plastics that are single-use plastic and its effects on the Earth are discussed in this series
- Learn how plastic pollution affects our climate. Learn how plastic pollution affects our climate
- To reduce plastic pollution, make one permanent change you can make to reduce plastic pollution
- Visit Free the Ocean for more ways to minimize plastic pollution
To help raise funds, be sure to use #InternationalPlasticFeeDay and post on social media as you participate.
The international plastic free day is the first day of human history
To raise concerns regarding one of the most pressing topics affecting our environment, Free the Ocean founded International Plastic Free Day to raise concerns. The day is a call to action and draws attention to the plastic we use day to day.
