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Let’s Talk Trash! MAY-JUNE 2022
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Did You Know? WHAT CAN WE DO ABOUT MICROPLASTICS IN YOUR HOME AND
DAILY REGIMEN? Scientific and industry breakthroughs, plastic bans, and other governmental interventions can all help to mitigate the impact of plastic on the environment There’s plenty that people can do themselves, at home or out and about, to reduce the spread of microplastics. Wet wipes, contact lenses, sanitary products, dental floss, and any other personal care items should always be disposed of properly — not flushed down the toilet. These products can cause blockages and flooding, and frequently end up in public waterways where they will negatively impact the flora and fauna. In general, recycling as much as possible and disposing of everything safely when you have to can minimize its environmental impact.
CUT BACK ON PLASTIC IN THE KITCHEN. Reducing the quantity of plastic in your kitchen significantly cuts back on waste and lowers your exposure to potentially toxic substances. Approximately 40 percent of produced plastic is used for packaging, much of it unnecessary. While polyethylene, the material used in plastic bags and storage containers, is by far the most common polymer in marine microplastic debris.
WASH CLOTHES LESS OFTEN with a full machine will also cut back on microplastics. You can purchase several different styles of attachments for home washing machines that trap additional microfibres and other particles for easy, safe, disposal. Also air drying your clothing also makes a huge difference. CUT BACK ON ALL SINGLE- USE PLASTICS ( where possible), and emphasizing reusable containers such as glass can help to reduce the continued production of microplastics. But this can also help to minimize your own exposure.
Microplastics are everywhere, but there’s several ways to minimize your exposure — and contribution — to the ongoing plastic pollution problem In the interest of space, some information was omitted. Go to the website and read the entire article written by Liam Pritchett / source: https://www.livekindly.co/what-are-microplastics/
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