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  There are many ways to reduce plastic in your life with the end goal of eliminating it. Working towards a plastic-free life can save the lives of so many species that are in danger and are susceptible to harmful waste products like plastic. Refraining from plastic use doesn't just save animals' lives but can save our planet from poisonous gas and pollution. Follow these steps to contribute to the goal of living in a plastic-free world.  Step 1 - Recognize Your Plastic Use Make yourself aware of all of the products you use throughout your routine on a daily basis. Are you drinking out of plastic water bottles? Are you using plastic for packaging? By becoming knowledgeable of your routine and how much plastic is involved in your life, you can then decide how to make impactful changes one step at a time.  Step 2 - What Plastic Can You Eliminate If you are used to purchasing items that come in plastic containers, find new alternatives so you no longer contribute to plastic ...

Everyone can make a difference in eliminating harmful waste products from our environment. Together, as individuals and businesses, consider taking these steps towards learning about sustainable products and packaging.  Corporate Environmental Responsibility It's more important than ever before for those who own a business or work for a corporation to pay attention to the company's carbon footprint. Although the cost will need to be evaluated in making the switch, choosing to use sustainable products will be well worth it in the long run. Environmentally products will not only lower toxic waste that is being produced, but they will also change the way you begin to think about your supply chain and how improvements can be made from the ground up.  Cleaning Up Our Earth Plastic and other products that are used for disposable packaging live on this planet for decades because they don't decompose. Food packaging containers, especially single-use products, are being manufactured...

As a society, we move towards a more “green” planet by learning about harmful materials and what resources we can use to replace them. A huge factor to consider is cutting down the use of plastic. This is where molded fiber comes in, a resource not many are currently aware of the positive environmental benefits.  What is Molded Fiber? As a developed resource but new to companies, molded fiber has been patented since the early 1900s. Molded fiber is a natural fiber made out of plant materials like wheat straw, bamboo, sorghum, etc. However, it’s considered a waste product due to its wide availability from crops. When harvested, this material is often thrown away due to its preconceived notice of being practically useless.  How Can We Use Molded Fiber? Although many don’t know about it yet, companies can use molded fiber for food packaging. For example, Zume Inc. has created food containers that other businesses can use in their restaurants. Their manufacturing technology uses ...

 Plastic is and will continue to be a critical problem in our society. With plastic comes many environmental issues, but it is something businesses and individuals can work towards changing. With many sustainable options out there, saying goodbye to plastic for many purposes can be an easy fix. Let’s find out what alternative options are out there.  Glass As a widely available substitute, glass is a reusable resource that many consumers are switching to. Although glass is fragile, its lightweight makes it easy to use for household items that would typically sit in plastic containers. It is a cheap resource and useful for eliminating water bottle waste throughout the day, but remember to be careful when transporting. Glass is an excellent option for its ease of recycling and accessibility to those who want to switch from plastic. Paper As you probably know, many restaurants and food services companies have started switching to paper products. Since paper is disposable, it's a s...