It's very tempting to throw things away or even drop them in a recycling bin when we are done with them. Is there a better way?
Share your ideas for extending the “lives” of the items that we buy and use, and their packaging as well!
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Start using reuseable bottles
In the oceans theirs tons of plastic and its effecting the animals. How about instead of using plastic bottles, we use reusable bottles. This wont only help the environment but it will also save money, instead of buying a case of plastic bottles you have 1 durable bottle.
This is something I notice everyday. I’m guilty of it too. In my school cafeteria they have 5 vending machines full of plastic bottles of course with ice drinks, seltzer water, energy drinks etc. But, using your own reusable water bottles will reduce the production of plastic therefore reduce your carbon dioxide footprint. Also, I agree with you on the money part. Water is the best for you and by buying water every day you not only waste money but you waste the plastic. Not only is the production of plastic bottles impact the environment but; as you said it impacts the environment after you have drunken your drink. The plastic bottles pollute the ocean.
Whenever possible it is good to bring a reusable water bottle. The ocean and land is pilled with plastic beverage bottles. Overall the cost of the water bottle will save you money because it lasts for so much longer. Reusable water bottles are efficient, are pretty, and durable. Why wouldn’t you want to save the environment and money?
I agree. Ive seen the statistics for plastic to fish ratio and its ridiculous. I think if we just used one reusable bottle in place of who knows how many disposable bottles, i think that could be really helpful.
I agree with all of you. A reusable bottle is very useful, we can bring it with us almost everywhere, and sometimes it is thermos. In our cafeteria, you have to bring your own cup, you can't buy a platic one. I think it's a really good idea, we should try it everywhere.
These are all such great points. Every day, without realizing it, we are contributing to a larger carbon footprint. The temptation of a refreshing drink from a school vending machine often overrules trying not to purchase plastic bottles. In an article, beyond plastics, says that the numbers aren't exact, but more than half a trillion plastic bottles are sold every year, but less than 1/3 of the bottles will be recycled. I wasn't able to find an exact number, but I can only imagine that many of those bottles come from vending machines. The cost is also a huge factor, typically vending machines sell their drinks for a marginally higher number than the retail cost. By trying your hardest to stick to drinking water from a reusable bottle brought from home, you can save your money and contribute to saving the ocean and planet.