Plastic takes a thousand years to decompose. Because polybags are a bit thin, it takes ten or twenty years, but plastic bottles need four and a half years. But our daily life cannot be imagined without numerous plastic products like polybags, plastic bottles, chairs, boxes, etc.
This extra plastic dependence is playing a big role in our environmental disaster. Soil and water pollution through plastics simultaneously damage plants, the environment, people, and aquatic life.
Plastic pollution is a direct and indirect threat to humans. Plastic pollution is indirectly responsible for the excessive secretion of thyroid hormones.
In America alone, 5 million tons of plastic products are used every year. Of this, only 24 percent was recycled, but the remaining 3.8 million tonnes of plastic waste was dumped in the ground.
Most of the cosmetic plastics, household plastics, commercial plastic products are not recycled. So any plastic product is harmful to the environment in the long run. In fact, our unconsciousness is the main cause of plastic pollution.
At present, various initiatives have been taken to reduce the use of plastic products in different countries. Not only the state, but we also have to be proactive in reducing the use of plastic. Consciously reducing the use of plastic in daily life is needed to save the environment from further disasters.
Let’s see how we can reduce the use of plastic in our daily life.
1. Glass, clay, or steel instead of plastic fittings:
Increase the use of glass, aluminum, and stainless steel by reducing the use of plastic water bottles, cans, bowls, dishes, etc., as much as possible. Use tin or brass buckets instead of plastic buckets. Earthenware can also be an environmentally friendly alternative to plastic.
2. No more polybags:
It may seem a bit difficult. Then increase the use of jute and cloth bags to reduce the use of polybags. Cloth bags can be washed and used repeatedly.
You may find it difficult to find an alternative to the polybag used in the garbage basket every day. In the case of bags made of cloth or jute, there may be a problem in removing liquid waste. The solution, in this case, maybe a tin bucket or a large container. It can be washed, dried, and used daily. And if you get a biodegradable polybag at your fingertips, that could be a positive step in protecting the environment.
3. Also, look for toothbrush alternatives:
It takes four thousand years for a toothbrush made of plastic to mix with the soil. Just think how many toothbrushes we have used in this life, waiting for thousands of years to mix with the soil!
To save the environment, it is necessary to look for alternatives to toothbrushes at this time. Toothbrushes made of bamboo are already available. You may not get it at hand. However, if you want, you can reduce the number of toothbrushes you buy throughout the year. In addition to plastic toothbrushes, you can use neem toothpaste, which has been used in our country for thousands of years. This will leave a plastic toothbrush for a long time.
4. Don’t tell the drink you bought:
Imagine for a second you were transposed into the karmic-driven world of Earl, soft drinks, fruit juices, and more. Each bottle takes four and a half years to mix with the soil.
So eat fresh fruit juice, coconut water, lemonade instead of beverages marketed in plastic bottles. These are not only healthy but also play a role in preventing environmental disasters.
5. Sanitary napkins made of cotton:
Women worldwide are leaning towards using healthy sanitary napkins, tampons, etc., made of cloth and cotton. In addition to health protection, it will also keep our environment good.
6. Incense sticks can be an alternative to air fresheners:
Incense sticks have been lit in various religious ceremonies in our country for ages. We can easily use incense sticks instead of plastic bottled air purifiers.
Nature-friendly incense sticks will retain fragrance for a long time and reduce the amount of plastic waste. Fresh flowers in the house or bathroom will also work as an alternative to air freshener.
7. Alternatives to laundry soap:
Use Rita instead of raw soap or powder. Many people use Rita to wash their hair. From now on, use Rita instead of plastic-packaged washing powder. It will keep harmful insects away from clothes naturally. Washing clothes soaked in Rita takes less water than detergent.
In this modern age, we want to live a life as sustainable and simple as possible. The popularity and acceptance of plastic are also high due to its affordable price. So we may think that it is not possible to reduce the use of plastic. But by increasing the use of plastic in this way, I am destroying the environment, all of you. So let’s be aware. Reduce the use of plastic to make the world habitable in the future. Increase the use of organic and biodegradable products as much as possible.