Eco-friendly alternatives to plastics
From contributing to the climate crisis to altering habitats, we will explore several downsides of using plastics in this episode. Plus, we will explore a few eco-friendly alternatives to plastic.
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Plastic pollution is one of the major contributors to the climate crisis. Not only does plastic reduce the ecosystem’s ability to adjust to the climate, but it also directly affects food production capabilities and people’s livelihoods.
An article published on UN Environment Programme mentions the following:
“UNEP’s body of work demonstrates that the problem of plastic pollution doesn’t exist in a vacuum. The environmental, social, economic and health risks of plastics need to be assessed alongside other environmental stressors, like climate change, ecosystem degradation and resource use.”
While plastic has made lives easier for people, it has caused unimaginable damage. Plastic is ubiquitous, meaning it can be found everywhere. From Mount Everest to the ocean floors, plastic bags have made their way to the remotest corners of the earth. Plastic takes a long time to decompose and can be extremely hazardous to the environment.
An article on Forbes mentions the following:
“We already know that fracking is bad for the planet — it pollutes water, soil and air with toxins, it creates underground cavities that collapse into sinkholes, and it raises pressure in underground rock formations, destabilizing them and leading to earthquakes, even in places where earthquakes are uncommon. Adding insult to injury, one of the main products of fracking is … plastics.”
Now here is some good news: there are various eco-friendly substitutes for plastics. Let’s take a look at a few of them.
Bamboo
Bamboo can be used to create various eco-friendly products. From cutlery to stationery to serving trays, bamboo is a gift by nature that can easily replace plastic.
Coconut
Another fantastic alternative to plastic is coconut. It can easily adapt and the recycling process is fairly straightforward.
An article published by Greenfeels mentions the following:
“Because nearly every component of a coconut can be put to another use, virtually none of the fruit’s pieces are ever thrown away. Combs, cutlery, candle shells, bowls, mugs, and a variety of other items can be fashioned from it. In addition to that, they are also fantastic for making eco-friendly gift baskets.”
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