Hydrte Bottles

So what’s the deal with  single-use plastics ?  Around 40% of plastics consumed are single-use. While convenient, they’re discarded after just one use. The amount of time, energy and effort that goes into producing, exporting and importing these products just doesn’t add up – especially if they’re made to last forever.  Where do single-use plastics go once we’ve used them? Shockingly, only 12% of plastics used in Australia ends up recycled. For years, we’ve been sending our plastic waste overseas to be processed, but now countries like China have refused to accept 99% of our rubbish. These days,  our recyclable  waste often ends up stockpiled in landfill, littered by the sides of roads, in our parks, nature and oceans.Something needs to change. Here are the 10 worst  single-use plastics  and some eco-friendly alternatives you can swap them for! 1. Plastic Straws In Australia, 2.47 billion plastic straws end up in landfill. They’re lightweight, so once they’re dropped or di

Facts About  Single Use Plastics Nature is a beautiful thing, but unfortunately, it’s been and is still being polluted by millions of tons of plastic waste. Consider your local parks, they’re managed and often man-made by park staff, but they’re often littered with refuse. The once classic walk in the park is no longer a calming scene when there’s garbage peaking at your from the landscaping and underbrush. Single-use plastics might seem like a small contribution, but the price of convenience piles up quickly. Reduce your plastic pollution replacing your single-use plastic items with alternatives that last longer. Here are a few reasons why you should consider switching out your single-use plastic to help make a better impact on the environment. Plastic doesn’t biodegrade  – Plastic waste can take up to 450 years to fully degrade.[1] Marine life is diminishing  – By 2050 it’s estimated that there will be more plastic in our oceans (by weight) than fish. [2] Recycling is not