Plastic Impact

Single Use Plastics, Not Single Use for the Environment

Single use plastics are types of plastics that you only use once, like candy wrappers, and plastic bags. These toxic plastics fill up our landfills every year so much that they are harming wildlife. For example, sea turtles, when searching for food, mistake colorful plastic for a viable food source. A certain video made by rescuers, contains footage of a sea turtle with a straw inside of its nose. The turtle is blatantly in pain, from the straw that is lodged in its nose. The video went viral, and has raised some awareness, but many straws still end up in the landfills every year. Some non-plastic alternatives include metal straws, reusable lunch bags, and beeswax rap. These alternatives are affordable, and can largely help make a change. Zero-waste DIY is also a fun, yet relevant way to reduce waste. DIYs can range from granola to DIY lunch containers. Lets Reduce Waste Together!

Reusable Items You Can Buy:

• Aladdin Straws
• Beeswax wraps
• Hydro Flask Water Bottle