Reduce plastic pollution

Building an environmentally friendly, low-carbon, and green lifestyle together

Plastic

A great invention of humanity

The emergence of plastic has made our lives more convenient

But mishandled plastic products

Will cause pollution to the environment

Endangering our health

What is plastic pollution?

Plastic pollution, also known as white pollution, is a visual term for the phenomenon of environmental pollution caused by waste plastics. It refers to the disposal of plastic products such as packaging bags, agricultural films, disposable tableware, plastic bottles, etc. made of high molecular weight compounds such as polystyrene, polypropylene, and polyvinyl chloride into solid waste after use. Due to random littering, it is difficult to degrade and dispose of, causing pollution to the ecological environment and landscape.

What impact does plastic pollution have on us?

1、 Visual pollution

Waste plastics bring negative visual stimuli to people, affecting the overall beauty of cities and scenic spots, damaging the appearance and landscape, and thus causing "visual pollution". According to statistics, global plastic consumption is growing at an annual rate of 8%, and the annual consumption of plastic is expected to reach over 700 million tons by 2030.

2、 Marine pollution

Plastic waste enters the marine environment and pollutes the living environment of animals. Every year, a large number of marine organisms die from ingesting plastic debris. According to statistics, at least 276 marine species worldwide have died from ingesting plastic waste.

3、 Soil pollution

Plastic products residue in farmland can affect the absorption of water and nutrients by crops, inhibit their growth and development, and lead to reduced crop yields. Landfilling a large amount of plastic waste can pollute groundwater. Due to the low density and large volume of plastic film, landfills will quickly be filled, reducing their ability to handle waste; On the other hand, due to the soft foundation of landfills, harmful substances such as bacteria and viruses in the garbage can easily seep into the ground, polluting groundwater and endangering the surrounding environment.

4、 Microplastic pollution

Due to the recalcitrant nature of plastics, small plastic particles that persist in the environment for a long time may enter the human body through ingestion and respiration, affecting human health.

So, what can we do?

1、 Enhance awareness of plastic prohibition and environmental protection.

Starting from oneself, actively support and promote the plastic ban policy, and strive to become advocates and practitioners of plastic pollution control.

2、 Establish a good consumption concept.

When dining out, avoid using disposable plastic knives, forks, spoons, and other utensils. Try to bring your own reusable utensils, actively say "no" to plastic products that do not comply with relevant national regulations, and be more tolerant and understanding of various substitute products.

3、 Develop green shopping habits.

Heavy lifting of cloth bags, heavy lifting of vegetable baskets, reuse of durable shopping bags, and refusal to use disposable plastic bags.

4、 Choose green express delivery products.

Reduce the use of non degradable plastic packaging bags, disposable plastic woven bags, non degradable plastic tape, etc. when receiving and sending express packages, and promote the use of recyclable express packaging products.

5、 Consciously participate in garbage classification.

Do not stack or dump plastic waste indiscriminately, try to classify and dispose of waste as much as possible, and improve the efficiency of plastic waste resource utilization.

6、 Be a good environmental advocate.

Actively participate in environmental protection activities and encourage family and friends to use eco-friendly products.

Let's cheer for 'plastic reduction' and protect the earth together