Have you ever thought about what happens to items that end up in the ocean? Or how all that pollution got there? Well, the scary fact is that 80% of ocean pollution comes from the land due to human activity.

Understanding that products and industries are created to sell, we as consumers have to be aware of claims put out by those industries. Part 2 of plastics talks about the marketing behind plastic leading to a false positive consumer perception of plastic.

Plastic can be a confusing product to understand if it is recyclable or safe to use. Part 1 easily explains the 7 different types of plastics, what they are commonly used for, and if you can recycle them.

Let’s look at the comparison of Glass, Plastic and Aluminum as materials to see which one fits your eco goals.

Microplastics are the breakdown of plastic over time. Learn about the drastic effects they have on our environment and how you can help stop microplastics from entering our ecosystems.