Pollution is a hot topic in almost every country today. As legislators come with laws and regulation governing the use of plastics, we also need to look at how we use and think about plastics. Plastic bags and other disposable are among the most commonly littered objects on the planet. Environmental lobbyists groups are now calling for binding rules aimed at protecting citizens and the environments from the effects of plastic pollution. Here are some measures that could potentially curb plastic bag pollution.
Laws against Throwaway Packaging
Most countries today consume millions of plastic bottles, disposable cups, and plastic street food wrappings. Unfortunately, throw away items are often used for less than five minutes before being disposed of. Some countries have been successfully implemented a total ban on throwaway packaging materials whereas as considering doing the same.
Banning Microbeads
Another source of plastic pollution today are microbeads Microbeads are small particles commonly found in cosmetic products. Their impact on our lies is real as they can quickly get into major water bodies and consequently finding their way into our bodies. The best way to go about this type of pollution is by banning the use of microbeads just as the UK did. Many natural alternatives can be used in place of microbeads, which makes it easy to combat pollution caused by these elements.
Policies Encouraging Recycling
Another important measure that will see us curb plastic pollution is recycling. Recycling serves to ensure that plastics do not get into the environment and at the same time avoid overproduction of plastic bags. Some plastics contain certain chemicals are hard to recycle. Thus, instead of imposing a total ban on plastic products, the government should consider setting laws aimed at discouraging production of hard to recyclable plastics and at the same time encourage the use of recyclable plastics.
A collective approach is needed to curb plastic pollution. The future of the planet depends on the choices we make today and those that will be made in future. You can take action by making your concerns known to the government. You could also take the initiative of educating the masses on the dangers of plastic health. Blogs are perfect examples of the kind of initiatives needed to fight destructive actions as the way to having a healthier and clean planet.…