Plastic pollution is not limited to the oceans; forests are also experiencing extremely serious plastic pollution problems. The essence of plastic pollution is that plastic waste leaks into the soil, water and other natural environments and is difficult to degrade, resulting in visual pollution, soil damage, microplastics and other environmental hazards.
The development of modern industry has made solid waste a major hazard on earth, and the large amount of solid waste will lead to the triple ecological crisis of climate change, environmental pollution, and biodiversity reduction. It is estimated that humans generate 2.24 billion tons of municipal solid waste annually, of which only 55% is managed in controlled facilities. Some 931 million tons of food is lost or wasted each year, and up to 14 million tons of plastic waste enters aquatic ecosystems.
What can we do to reduce plastic in our forests? 1. Replace plastic with alternative materials Replacing products such as samples and takeaway boxes with products made from alternative materials (e.g. compostable materials, recycled plastics, etc.) can reduce plastic pollution by 17%. 2. Replace plastic with bamboo Bamboo is not only a powerful carbon absorber, but also a sustainable raw material. 3. Promote the concept of green living Actively promote the concept of green living, enhance the awareness of plastic reduction and environmental protection, and care for the earth's environment.
How to reduce the generation of solid waste? 1. In shopping, try to buy environmental labeling certified products, energy-saving and water-saving certified products and recycling labeled products. 2. Learn how to separate and bag household garbage for recycling and reuse, so as to reduce the amount of waste, thereby reducing pollution and saving resources. 3. Don't burn straw, waste products and so on.
Actions to protect the common home, each small low-carbon environmental protection actions, may produce the power can not be underestimated.
