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Introduction: The Plastic Problem
Different kinds of plastics are used in everybody’s household on a daily basis, but it is impossible to deny the negative repercussions on the environment. Whether it is polluting the oceans, clogging up large dumps or filling up landfills, the impact of plastics is all encompassing. With the rising consciousness of the plastic problem more individuals are looking for environmentally friendly substitutes for plastics in their daily lives. To bring the focus back to solutions, in this blog we will discuss some of the best and readily-available replacements for plastics out there that we can adopt right now.
That is why there is a need to find equivalents to plastics that are more environmentally friendly and less hazardous to human health.
Pollution by plastics is a problem that occurs on the local and the global level and impacts wildlife, ecosystems, and people. Organic plastics originate from fossil fuel and have a very slow biodegradation of up to 300 years and are known to emits some hazardous chemicals. Thus, replacing single-use plastics with sustainable alternatives we can cut down the negative impact on the environment as much as possible.
Top Alternatives to Plastics
Bamboo Products
Bamboo is one more perfect natural material that replants very fast and does not require the use of chemicals for fighting with pests. It is applied to produce various items accessories such as toothbrushes and cutlery, and apparels such as clothes. The hardness and sturdiness of bamboos are a good replacement to plastic in most cases this makes it a good option.
Stainless Steel
Manufacturing of stainless steel is reusable, and this product should replace plastic products inclusive of water flasks, straws, and foods. In contrast to plastic, stainless steel has no BPA and phthalates that are harmful to the organisms, which makes stainless steel appropriate for storing food and beverages.
Glass
Glass offers a lot of versatility in its usage and that makes it applicable in things such as food storage containers and drinking bottles among others. It is environmentally friendly as it is non-toxic; it is reusable as well and does not contaminate food or any consumable product with chemicals. The products made from glass materials are easy to clean ,durable and can be used for years unlike the disposable plastic products.
Biodegradable Plastics
That means biodegradable plastics are made to disintegrate in a shorter period of time, say a few months, to traditional plastics. Bio plastics are ordinary plastics derived from natural resources such as cornstarch and are used in bags, cutlery and packaging among others. Despite the fact that they should also be disposed properly they are much better than the conventional plastics for the items that would be made of it.
Silicone
Instead of plastic, we can use silicone as it is elastic, non-degradable and recyclable product which can be used to make baking sheets, food storage bags and ice cube trays. It is moreover resistant to heat and does not contain any hazardous compounds making silicone safe for use and environmentally friendly than plastic.
Cloth and Jute Bags
Do not use throw away plastic bags, go for the cloth or jute bags. These bags are reusable, washable and can be used several times, which makes them to minimize on the use of plastic bags. Cloth bags are also very flexible in terms of design, which is why it is favored by those who pay attention to the protection of the environment.
Paper and Cardboard
Paper and a cardboard can be recycled and biodegradable thus making them preferable than the synthetic plastic materials in packaging, straws, and disposable tableware. In the recent past, many organizations have shifted from the use of plastic to papers for packaging food and shipment among others.
Plant-Based Materials
Natural materials such as corn, sugarcane and algae are in the process of producing bio-plastics that can be recycled or disposed more than conventional plastics. These plant based materials can be used to make packaging, disposable cutleries and other products as such and are basically used to replace plastic.
Conclusion: Living a Life with no Plastics
While switching to other materials as substitutes for plastics is inarguably an important time for us addressing the world problem. For instance, using the bamboo material, stainless steel, glass and natural plastics, we can reduce our use of plastics that pollute the environment and encourage healthy living. All those little things: People start using reusable bags instead of plastic ones, deciding that in a particular store there will be no more plant-based packaging or go for single-used items. As people of the world we must embrace the need to change and accept these environment friendly products to pave way for the future generations.
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