12 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint

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Despite efforts to make recycling a habit of every individual, only 9% of plastic produced is being recycled. The remaining plastic pollutes the environment or stays in landfills and dumps.

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For Individuals

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Changes At Home

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For Businesses

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Update Your Company Culture

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Start A Recycling Program

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12 Ways to Reduce Your Plastic Footprint

Despite efforts to make recycling a habit of every individual, only 9% of plastic produced is being recycled. The remaining plastic pollutes the environment or stays in landfills and dumps.

For Individuals

Invest In Reusables

Changes At Home

Biodegradable Packaging These non-plastic packages break down faster and still make it easy for you to use your desired products.

For Businesses

Check With Your Suppliers

Work with your suppliers in sourcing more sustainable solutions in terms of packaging and raw materials.

Update Your Company Culture

I would also suggest discussing with the people you work with what their ideas are for sustainability.

Start A Recycling Program

Create an audit of your plastic waste. This way, you will really have a clear picture of how much and what types of plastic you use.

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