12 Easy Ways to Reduce Plastic Usage

There’s no denying that there are many uses for plastic. But while plastic is recyclable, only 7% of it actually gets a second life. In 2009, the United States was found to have generated 30 million tons of plastic waste.

And because plastic is non-biodegradable, it can withstand the test of the elements and time. Plastic waste dumped into the ocean can be eaten by marine creatures without their knowing.

Here are some ways that you can reduce plastic usage

1. Refrain from using plastic straws – The amount of plastic straws that just get thrown away and not recycled is staggering. Glass or …read more