STRIKE AGAINST PLASTIC
I am joining the Plastic Free July challenge that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities. Will you join Plastic Free July by choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
Plastic pollution is a global catastrophe and sadly it is a man-made one. Did you know that
approximately 500 billion plastic bags are used on a global scale? Just think about how many of these bags will end up littered all over the planet. This is having an extremely detrimental effect on the environment, wildlife and indeed human health.
The marine ecosystem in particular is suffering immensely as a result of plastic pollution. 31 species of marine mammals are known to have ingested marine plastic whilst over 100
species of sea birds have ingested plastic artefacts. Over 250 species have become entangled in plastic, whilst entanglement rates of approximately eight percent have been discovered in some sea lion and seal species.
International Plastic Bag Free Day, celebrated on July 3, is a global initiative that aims to eliminate the use of plastic bags. Plastic bags may seem like a grocery shopping convenience, but they are also a huge strain on the environment. It can take up to 500 years for plastic bags to disintegrate, so they make up a large portion of what stays in our landfills and pollutes our waterways.
International Plastic Bag Free Day was created by Bag Free World. It was created as a worldwide initiative for the purpose of getting rid of the single-use of plastic bags around the world. It is all about promoting environmental conservation by encouraging us all to stay away from the use of plastic bags and instead look for more eco-friendly alternatives.
How can one say no to Plastic bags !
Take your own cloth or paper bag when you go shopping. Not only will you be saving money , out in the market, several grocery stores give discounts for patrons bringing in their own bags, you will also be helping to save the environment.
If you are crafty, make your own bag and carry it with style.
Spread the word to your family and friends.
If you are a company, why not make promotional cloth bags to give away to your clients and customers?
Denim,jute , cloth, paper, vegetable starch are the best alternative for plastic bags.
Youth and Climate Action :
The world is home to 1.8 billion young people between the ages of 10 to 24 — the largest generation of youth in history. Climate Change is something which is not what the youth today have to live with..Being an abundant source of energy , todays youth are power of Change. An immediate Climate Action and Climate literacy amongst the youth is the need of the hour.
1.Reduce your carbon foot print on Nature Parents can encourage kids to start using a carbon footprint calculator to estimate how much energy kids are using. Then determine ways to use less, like unplugging electronics when they’re not being used, or charging their games, tablets and phones using solar energy.
2. Buy less; share and swap more. Consumption drives climate change. It takes energy to produce, package, ship, and even throw away the stuff we buy like clothes, electronics and other gadgets, cosmetics and personal care products, and trendy fads that go out of style almost overnight.
3. Use social media to encourage friends to register and voice out ! Make use of social media toolkits , hashtags to promote Environmental awareness amongst the people.
4. Encourage Planting of Trees Trees provide shade. They filter the air. They give birds a place to nest. And once they get big enough, they’re great for climbing. Trees can also reduce a school’s energy costs and make the school a more pleasant place to go. Students can easily plant young saplings and then help keep them watered
5. Encourage Group Clean up initiatives. By allowing children to experience the harsh truth of Climate change ,parents also need to encourage Immediate Climate Action amongst the children. Be it a simple clean up of the neighborhood, beach , or Group clean up drives.
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