Question

Suggest some steps to limit the harmful effects of plastics.

Answer 1

Stop using bottled water – In most cases it is no safer than tap water and costs 3 times as much gasoline and 1,ooo times as much as tap water
Bring your own reusable grocery bags with you when you go to the store
Use a refillable dispenser for your hand soap and dish washing liquid, one large bottle is better than using a bunch of small ones
Use a reusable container instead of sandwich bags
Bring your own to-go mug with you to the coffee shop
Say no to single serving packaging, buy in bulk and share with friends instead
Use silverware instead of plactic utensils, keep a set at the office, bring a set on a picnic or to the beach
Download your music instead of buying CD’s
Seek out items that are not made of plastic
Avoid plastics that are not readily recyclable -#3(pvc), #4(ldpe), #5(pp), #6(ps), #7 (other)

Answer 2

Answer:

Some ways to reduce the use of plastic bags:

Say "No" to plastic bags given by shopkeepers. Carry your own shopping bag.

Carefully separate plastic products from other garbages for recycling.

Stop buying plastic products. When there is less demand, the manufacturing will decrease.

Replace plastic bags with bags made of biodegradable materials like cotton and jute.

Don't buy bottled water. Carry your own nonplastic water bottle.