2. “THE GREATEST
THREAT TO
OUR PLANET IS
THE BELIEF
THAT
SOMEONE ELSE
WILL SAVE IT.”
ROBERT SWAN
According to the United Nations, approximately 250
babies are born every minute, which makes it a little more
than 130 million a year. In contrast to this, a million plastic
bottles are bought around the world every minute, which
eventually accounts for the 0.3 billion plastic waste every
year. On average, plastic constitutes 90% of the trash
floating on the surface of the ocean.Without a doubt,
these figures and stats are hazardous to every living thing
on our planet!
3. HERE ARE SOME OF THE
SUGGESTEDWAYS BY NATIONAL
RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
CORPORATION (NRDC),WHICH
CAN HELP CONTRIBUTE TO THE
CAUSE:
1.Wean yourself off disposable
plastics and replace them with
reusable versions.
2. Stop buying water and start
carrying a reusable bottle.
3. Boycott microbeads and
start using product with
exfoliants, like oatmeal or salt.
4. Purchase used items to stop
creating more waste.
5. Stop using plastic bags and
start using bags made up of
paper or fabric.
6. Use eco-friendly products
that can be degraded easily as
compared to other waste.
5. The Mata Bhagwanti Chadha Niketan – A School Run
By PCF, Encourages And Enables Its Specially-abled
StudentsTo Make Eco-friendly Products Through The
Initiative, Swayam. From Bags To Boxes, One Can
Find All Sorts Of Household Items Made Up Of
Recyclable Material. Not Only Does This Help In
Reducing Pollution Caused By Plastic,The Sheltered
Workshop Also Enriches The Lives OfThese
ChildrenWith Special Needs And HelpsThem
Become Financially Independent And Environmentally
Responsible.
http://www.thepontychadhafoundation.org/blog/environment/simple-ways-to-live-a-life-free-from-plastic-pollution