"A million plastic bottles are bought around the world every minute and the number will jump another 20% by 2021, creating an environmental crisis some campaigners predict will be as serious as climate change." The Guardian
Don't tell us you aren't thirsty? Carry a water-bottle and refill it in the numerous water point even ask the flight attendent to fill it you will have an additional smile. You can ask the flight attendent to fill your bottle with the top water
"Around the world, people throw away roughly four million tons of trash every day—that's enough to fill 350,000 garbage trucks or 10 Empire State Buildings. About 12.8 % of that waste is plastic, which causes big problems for wildlife: some animals mistake plastic for food, while others can become entangled in the trash. "
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Start saying “without a straw please”. Not only individual are responsible for taking actions but also governments by imposing new laws.
"In 2015 a viral video showed an olive ridley sea turtle in obvious discomfort as a team of experts work to dislodge something deep within its nostril. At first, they thought it was a worm. But experts were stunned to see what it really was: a plastic drinking straw. "
San Fransisco did it right? "No more slurping through plastic straws in San Francisco", Or bring your own metal straw for your mojito cocktail.
3- Travel Mug
You need your coffee fix on the go? Bring your travel mug to your favorite coffee shop! There are tons of fun designs available on the market, with some keeping your favorite hot (or iced!) drink at the right temperature for hours. Added bonus: your coffee shop usually offers a discount for #BYOM and you will quickly cover all your initial investment cost and start saving money! Maybe a little extra for that yummy vegan muffin?
Easy tricks to save water