Earth Day is the once a year day when everyone pauses and thinks about the environment. Even if you don't think much about the environment, you already know that plastic is an environmental problem. This Earth Day, we set a goal to reduce the amount of plastic we all use by 60% by 2040. Each of us can take steps to reduce our plastic-related impacts.
There are so many problems with plastic. Plastics are made from fossil fuels, and their production contributes to climate change. Very little plastic is recycled, and much plastic contributes to pollution around the world. 4% and 8% Most of the world's oil consumption is related to plastics. In 2015, Release plastic manufacturing Greenhouse gas equivalent to 45 million passenger cars.In the United States, approx. 5% of plastic is recycled The rest ends up in landfills, incinerators, or trash.
Plastic waste is everywhere. National park to huge garbage cycle In the middle of the sea.Approximate 8 million tons The plastic that enters the ocean each year has serious consequences Impact on marine life.Plastic kills animals in many ways 700 different species At least something that contains it, swallows it, or entangles it. 1000 sea turtles Every year. micro plastic They bioaccumulate within the marine food chain, with fish and shellfish being only one source ( chewing gum and bottled water) total amount of plastic consumed by humans.micro plastic has been discovered Found in human blood, lungs, and placenta – this is just one reason infants are at increased health risk from exposure to plastic (internal link pending).
60×40
For several years, end plastic pollution It is a major focus of EarthDay.org's efforts. EarthDay.org has long advocated for the elimination of plastic, especially single-use plastic, for Earth Day 2024. 60×40 plastic reduction The campaign sets clear goals for action. Perhaps modeled after international adoption successes. 30×30 conservation goalsA new Earth Day campaign calls for a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040 to reach the ultimate goal. Post-plastic future. The main areas of the campaign are:
earth day action
If you don't have it yet, sign the petition to support global plastic treaty. There have been five rounds of treaty negotiations, the fourth of which will be held in Ottawa, Canada, from April 23 to 29. In the final round, a small number of countries, mainly those producing fossil fuels,A group of like-minded countries(including Iran, the Russian Federation, and Saudi Arabia) did their best to weaken the draft treaty. Meanwhile, at least some U.S. representatives support a strong treatyamerican international records environmental treaty It's spotty at best. Public support is essential for U.S. action.
Next, Send email to contact person Support the Free Plastic Pollution Act in Congress. Feature EarthDay.org #Plastic Detox Challenge Share your plastic swap on social media using the hashtag #PlasticDetox. Calculate the plastic footprint Download EarthDay plastic contamination primer To understand the plastic pollution problem and how we can make changes towards its solution. To participate in a more hands-on Earth Day experience, global cleaning Clean up plastic waste from your local beaches, parks, and riparian areas.
personal plastic prevention
As they say, every day is Earth Day, so keep up the effort after April 22nd. become plastic free.Starting with easy changes Shopping wisely, finding alternatives to single-use plastic, and more used the most. Earth911 is a treasure trove of information and resources to help you. eliminate plastic waste.
I can support you local plastic ban, reduce plastic waste when eating out or in your own kitchenand you buy agricultural products Or look for plastic-free options. packing At the grocery store. We have some tips to help you eliminate plastic in the following ways: Synthetic fiber (Or wear it more sustainable) and build further sustainable wardrobeit also reduces the amount of plastic used. Drink water or go to a concert or I get on an airplane. Plastic has permeated every aspect of modern life. So, on the one hand, eliminating them becomes a big task. But it also means there are many opportunities to make a difference.