Cassie Huang, a consumer health project manager at the Environmental Defense Fund, stated, “The sad truth is that food packaging whether it is a soda bottle, pizza box, or a take-out container is made with toxic chemicals that are putting the planet and our health at risk.”
Another startling fact is that over 90% of plastic is not
recycled. It ends up in landfills, as litter on land, or in the ocean. Plastic
breaks down into microplastics which contaminate our oceans, water, soil, and
food.
It’s up to each one of us to do what we can to help the
environment. Here are a few examples of ways you can play a part in keeping your family and our planet healthy.
·
Avoid Styrofoam. Get your meat and seafood at
the counter and not in the prepackaged Styrofoam trays. When you eat out, bring
your own glass container for leftovers. (Having leftovers and not consuming everything
on your plate will help save your waistline as well!)
·
Minimize plastic. Buy a fresh head of lettuce
instead of greens that come in plastic.
·
Reuse glass. Glass likely contains the fewest
chemicals and is recyclable forever!
·
Use only glass or ceramic in the microwave. Do
not heat food in so-called “microwave safe” plastic containers.
·
Go package-free whenever possible. Bring your
own “to-go” mug to the coffee shop instead of getting a disposable cup.
·
Buy milk and orange juice in cartons that are less
expensive than plastic and require less fuel to transport. They may also be
recyclable.
These are just a few of the ways you can help the
environment. I am certain you can think of many more. Let’s all do our part for
a safer, healthier, cleaner America. Lisa
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