Extra Packaging

Nowadays a lot of stores use extra packaging for design purposes and for the "aesthetic" but what they don't think about is the harm they are causing to our world

The seven main ways extra packaging is harming our environment

• Litter- This may be one of the most un-delightful things to see, but it is also harmful to our health, cardboard is a fire hazard and glass can cause many injuries. Extra food and drink packaging is the 3rd most popular cause of litter after cigarettes and food

• Air pollution- as packaging decomposes in landfills they produce harmful toxins that hang in the air

• Water pollution- Not only does making the packaging take up a lot of water but the materials used in making the packaging can harm the water by releasing harmful toxins into them

• Landfill space- since packaging takes a long time to degrade that means that there is high demand for landfill space

• Lose of species- Landfills can cause and release many harmful chemicals that then pollute the groundwater which animals and plants use to survive

• Birdlife- Excessive amounts of plastic packaging are consumed by birds which causes them to become sick and die

• Sealife- extra packaging the ends up in the ocean gets consumed by many marine animals

How to avoid extra packaging

• Use reusable shopping bags

• Use reusable stainless steel coffee tumblers and water bottles (not aluminium)

• Avoid plastic products as much as possible

• Buy in big amounts because smaller amounts need more packaging or even buy in bulk (also saves money)

• Make your own food at home and if you can grow your own food

• Say no to receipts when possible

• Use less plastic in your kitchen (invest in high quality utensils that last a long time)