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Get theGet the
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ItsIts notnot aboutabout
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Its not aboutIts not about
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Its aboutIts about
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But it starts with:
it starts with:
It STARTSwith
us using this:
A PlasticA Plastic
bagbag
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It comes in many sizesIt comes in many sizes
and many colorsand many colorsBags
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It is a common foe that was introduced roughly & over 25
years ago
Now plastic bags have become a global consumption in daily life and weuse them so carelessly that we do not even realize the ACTUAL damage they
are causing
It is estimated that over 500 BILLION to 1 Trillion plastic bags are usedduring the year by people globally. Yes thats Billion with a B and Trillionwith T (we are way passed the million mark)
The plastic bag begins its journey into production as crude oil and other varioussecondary petrochemicals. They also share mutual ingredients with pesticides and bringout harmful bi-products that are unsafe to living beings and this living planets livingenvironment
high-density polyethylene HDPE cause the most damage. Youmay use it just for one day and for even one purpose but after you aredone with it, it remains around for the next 1000 years.
Not exactly the family heirloom you want to pass-down to your future generations
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TheThe IMPACTIMPACT ofof
thethe PLASTICPLASTIC
BAGBAG onon thethe
EarthsEarths
ENVIRONMENTENVIRONMENTLandLandSeaSea
SkySky
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the IMPACT on LandPlastic bags contribute to high levels of land pollution Most plasticbags end up in landfills when they are used to dispose our
Garbage.
Even when they end up in
landfills they do not degrade
easily. When they finally dobegin to degrade plasticbreaks down into toxic
particles that harm the soil
through contamination of the
nutrients within the soil that
in turn effects trees and otherplantations. These toxicparticles then further make
their way into the food chainof both man and animal.
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A bear does not know that a
plastic bag is harmful.
Neither does a duck
Land pollution caused by plasticbags are hazardous to land
animals who mistake it for foodor suffocate from them
Or an orangutan.
But there is ONE ANIMAL that should
know plastic bags pollute lands that causedrains to be blocked, soil to becontaminated, cause the deaths of animals
that ingest it by mistake or get entangled
in it and suffocate:
The HUMAN
No other animal for that matter knows
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What weWhat we humanshumans shouldshould know aboutknow about
thethe iimpactmpact plastic bags have onplastic bags have on landland
Plastic bags are non-biodegradable therefore when they arethrown into landfills they remain there (though they are out ofour individual sights they are not actually gone. Not foranother 300-1000 years!)
Plastic bags being non-biodegradable = they are waterresistant = stoppage of rain water infiltrating the soil andmovement of rain water on the surface area of the land =soilerosion
The water without infiltrating the soil then carries with it onthe surface toxics that make their way with the water flowinto clean bodies of water = pollution of water resources forboth land animals and man.
Soil erosion = trees being uprooted exposing their roots thatfunction to take in nutrients from the soil = treesdieing/weakening
Because plastic is water resistant and it blocks water fromseeping into the soil vegetation, fruits and other plantationslose nutrients they naturally gain from the soil for growth.
When plastic bags float into drains, they block the control ofwater flow out of cities which contribute to massive floods inhigh density rural areas especially cities with rivers.
Livestock such as cows grazing open fields may accidentallytake in plastic bags or pieces of plastic bags.
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the IMPACT onthe IMPACT on the skythe sky
Plastic bags are made out of polythene a flexible, lowweight, thin material.
Then it is not surprising that sometimes
plastic bags or pieces of them are found
most anywhere causing harm to theenvironment.
Roughly 47% of garbage that is
gone with the wind are plastic bags.
They blow easily with the winds
and end up entangled in trees.
I go where the wind takes me!, sayeth the plastic bag
Once entangled in trees they are
harmful to birds and other animalsthat reside in the trees causing
damage to their livelihoods.
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Plastic bags contribute to the
damage of the natural layer of
protection which this planet hasgiven us!
Sometimes garbage disposed in plastic bags are burned- thinking we
are burning away our waste.
What we dont realize is that when plastic is burned it emits strong
hazardous chemicals into the air causing massive air pollution.
Air pollution in turn causes damage to the Ozone Layer
The ozone layer, over 10 miles high surrounding the Earth above is whatprotects us from Ultra-Violate radiation emitted by the sun.
Damage to the Ozone layer causes increase in skin
cancer for both humans and animals.
Impact on the Ozone layer = sever damage to
the Ecosystem: destruction of plantation, and
imbalance of the food-chain in the oceans.
Causing scarcity of food for marine life.
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the IMPACT onthe IMPACT on SeaSea &&waterwaterPlastic bags due to their light weight are easily carried
by the wind and end up in clean bodies of water
containing aquatic life where they slowly degrade for
generations.
Aquatic life in small bodies
of water are not alone
as victims to plastic bags
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Marine life is severelyeffected by our
consumption of plastic
bags.
That is because a plastic
bag in its low weight, andthin outlook resembles a
jellyfish: a commonsource of food for many
sea creatures.
Annually an estimatedtens of thousands of
turtles, birds, seals andwhales die due to the
consumption of plastic
bags mistaking it for food.
the IMPACT onthe IMPACT on SeaSeaWhen plastic bags enterthe digestive system of
marine life it is not
excreted by the animal.
Instead it stagnates in
the animals gut till the
animal dies.
Once the animal dies
due to the plastic bag
clogging its digestive
system to function
properly, it decomposesand once again the
plastic bag is released
into the ocean to
continue its damage.
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the IMPACT onthe IMPACT on SeaSea
Some Marine Pollution Bulletinsfrom the United Nations EnvironmentProgram
Dead stranded sea turtles were recovered and examined to determine the impactof anthropogenic debris and fishery activities on sea turtles on the coast of RioGrande do Sul State, Brazil. Esophagus/stomach contents of 38 juvenile greenChelonia mydas, 10 adults and sub-adults loggerhead Caretta caretta, and twoleatherback Dermochelys coriacea turtles (adult or sub-adult) included plastic bagsas the main debris ingested, predominated by white and colorless pieces.
2001, Upper South-West Atlantic, off Brazil
..plastic bags accounted for a very high percentage (up to 95% or more) of totaldebris.
2003, Seine Bay
If you do not know the location of Seine Bay, it is of little importance, what is important is that
you realize it is some where on this planet, the same one you are on seated at your computerreading this right now.
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Africa
Kenya and Uganda are banningthin plastic bags and placingtariffs on thick plastic bags.South Africas actions towardsthe issue of plastic bag havefairly restricted the number ofbags found carelessly disposed
in the country. The Africannation taking the most stronglyvoiced action is Tanzania
banning the plastic bag
completely in 2006.
Some World action
against Plastic Bags
United States
In the US, San Franciscohas taken the big step to
ban plastic bags. It hopesother US cities will followin its example. California
has implemented aneducational program
which pushes businessesin the direction of
promoting the message ofre-using bags.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problem ofplastic bags through theOntario government that
has stated itscommitment to the
reduction of usage by50% within the next half
decade.
China
China plans on implementing a taxon the use of plastic bags as well this tax in turn would be utilizedto generate capital to deal with
pollution caused by plastic bags.
Australia
Australia began its battle againstplastic bags in 2006 in Victoria, by
asking consumers to pay for theplastic bags they use. They are
hoping this step in Victoria will seethe rest of Australia follow a path
towards reducing the consumption ofplastic bags.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one of the
golden samples of the globalcommunity fighting the plague
of plastic bags. Their taxPlasTax has shown an average
reduction in plastic bagconsumption. Though therehave been some step-backs
where numbers have depletedand then increased Ireland is
determined to keep its effortsin success.
IndiaIn Goa, India: people aregiving in old magazines
and newspapers for theproduction of paper bagsto aid in the reduction ofplastic bag consumption.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problem ofplastic bags through theOntario government that
has stated itscommitment to the
reduction of usage by50% within the next half
decade.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one of the
golden samples of the globalcommunity fighting the plague
of plastic bags. Their taxPlasTax has shown an average
reduction in plastic bagconsumption. Though therehave been some step-backs
where numbers have depletedand then increased Ireland is
determined to keep its effortsin success.
China
China plans on implementing a taxon the use of plastic bags as well
this tax in turn would be utilizedto generate capital to deal with
pollution caused by plastic bags.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problem ofplastic bags through theOntario government that
has stated itscommitment to the
reduction of usage by50% within the next half
decade.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one of the
golden samples of the globalcommunity fighting the plague
of plastic bags. Their taxPlasTax has shown an average
reduction in plastic bagconsumption. Though therehave been some step-backs
where numbers have depletedand then increased Ireland is
determined to keep its effortsin success.
Africa
Kenya and Uganda are banningthin plastic bags and placingtariffs on thick plastic bags.South Africas actions towardsthe issue of plastic bag havefairly restricted the number ofbags found carelessly disposed
in the country. The Africannation taking the most stronglyvoiced action is Tanzania
banning the plastic bag
completely in 2006.
China
China plans on implementing a taxon the use of plastic bags as well
this tax in turn would be utilizedto generate capital to deal with
pollution caused by plastic bags.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problem ofplastic bags through theOntario government that
has stated itscommitment to the
reduction of usage by50% within the next half
decade.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one of the
golden samples of the globalcommunity fighting the plague
of plastic bags. Their taxPlasTax has shown an average
reduction in plastic bagconsumption. Though therehave been some step-backs
where numbers have depletedand then increased Ireland is
determined to keep its effortsin success.
Australia
Australia began its battle againstplastic bags in 2006 in Victoria, by
asking consumers to pay for theplastic bags they use. They are
hoping this step in Victoria will seethe rest of Australia follow a path
towards reducing the consumption ofplastic bags.
Africa
Kenya and Uganda are banningthin plastic bags and placingtariffs on thick plastic bags.South Africas actions towardsthe issue of plastic bag havefairly restricted the number ofbags found carelessly disposed
in the country. The Africannation taking the most stronglyvoiced action is Tanzania
banning the plastic bag
completely in 2006.
China
China plans on implementing a taxon the use of plastic bags as well
this tax in turn would be utilizedto generate capital to deal with
pollution caused by plastic bags.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problem ofplastic bags through theOntario government that
has stated itscommitment to the
reduction of usage by50% within the next half
decade.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one of the
golden samples of the globalcommunity fighting the plague
of plastic bags. Their taxPlasTax has shown an average
reduction in plastic bagconsumption. Though therehave been some step-backs
where numbers have depletedand then increased Ireland is
determined to keep its effortsin success.
United States
In the US, San
Francisco has taken
the big step to ban
plastic bags. It hopes
other US cities will
follow in its example.
California hasimplemented an
educational program
which pushes
businesses in the
direction of promoting
the message of re-
using bags.
Australia
Australia began its battle
against plastic bags in 2006 in
Victoria, by asking consumers
to pay for the plastic bags theyuse. They are hoping this step
in Victoria will see the rest of
Australia follow a path towards
reducing the consumption of
plastic bags.
Africa
Kenya and Uganda are
banning thin plastic bags
and placing tariffs on thick
plastic bags. South
Africas actions towards
the issue of plastic bag
have fairly restricted the
number of bags foundcarelessly disposed in the
country. The African nation
taking the most strongly
voiced action is Tanzania
banning the plastic bag
completely in 2006.
China
China plans on implementing
a tax on the use of plastic
bags as well this tax in turn
would be utilized to generate
capital to deal with pollutioncaused by plastic bags.
Canada
Canada shows action
towards the problemof plastic bags
through the Ontario
government that has
stated its
commitment to the
reduction of usage by
50% within the next
half decade.
Ireland
Ireland is considered one
of the golden samples ofthe global community
fighting the plague of
plastic bags. Their tax
PlasTax has shown an
average reduction in
plastic bag consumption.
Though there have been
some step-backs wherenumbers have depleted
and then increased Ireland
is determined to keep its
efforts in success.
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Lets start by answering that infamous question we are asked:
Some of us choose plastic thinking we can re-use and recycle
Others choose paper thinking they are definitely choosing the best option
But the reality of it is apparently:
The ideal answer is Neither
The production of paper takes up to 4x more energy than plastic
Millions of trees are cut down for the production of paper bags (you might as well let the plastics uproot them
right?) (well not exactly..)Paper does have a higher recycling rate than plastic
But Paper bags produce pollutants too
Paper bags though they do disintegrate sometimes too remain in landfills without degrading
So then choosing plastic is better right? Because you can re-use it again well not really unless you plan on re-
using that same one plastic bag for everything you do with a plastic bag for the next 300-1000 years.
So if paper is not THE most suitable option and plastic is definitely a NO then what is a yes?
Say hello to the cloth bag!Use a cloth bag when you go grocery shopping to carry dried food items. Carry a special lining cloth bag that is
water resistant (yes it will then contain plastic but at least you wont see it blowing in the wind ending up inmany places causing harm nor will you be burning it!)
And you can use the cloth bag not ONCE, not TWICE but all year long. If not use biodegradable bags and store yourfrozen items in containers and not plastic bags
What can You or Me do?
PAPER or plastic?
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Dont wait till your community leads you!
Lead the community!
Humans on average follow by example,
so set an example for yourkids
your friends
your neighbors
your city, your country your world!Reduce the consumption of plastic bags!
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get the Bigger PictureTheres a little he wave whos bobbing
up and down in the ocean off the
shore, having a great time. All of a
sudden, he realizes hes going to crash
into the shore. In this big wide ocean,hes now moving toward the shore,
and hell be annihilated. My god,
whats going to happen to me? hesays a sour and despairing look on hisface. Along comes a female wave,
bobbing up and down, having great
time. Why are you so depressed? she
asks the he wave. The male wave says,You dont understand. Youre going
to crash into that shore, and youll be
nothing. She says, You dont
understand. Youre not a wave, yourepart of the ocean.
Tuesdays with Morrie, Mitch Albom
If we are to live onIf we are to live on
this planet we mustthis planet we mustnot think I wenot think I we
must think aboutmust think about
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