{"id":28402,"date":"2019-12-10T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-12-10T07:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/?p=28402"},"modified":"2020-05-22T14:37:05","modified_gmt":"2020-05-22T12:37:05","slug":"no-to-plastic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2019\/12\/no-to-plastic\/","title":{"rendered":"10 easily ways to say NO to plastic everyday"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>NO to plastic! Why? Simply because it is one of the most hardly recycling materials, and we use it basically everywhere. If people contaminate the environment with plastic, they generate great damage, especially for the sea and oceans.<\/h2>\n<p>Think about it, every year we abandon <strong>8 million plastic garbage<\/strong> in water (as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.unenvironment.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UNEP<\/a> leaders tell us). Not only are we responsible for the <strong>destruction<\/strong> of underwater habitats but also we\u2019re putting in danger the survival of entire species.<\/p>\n<p>This \u2018\u2019garbage vortex\u2019\u2019 has a name, <strong>Great Pacific Garbage Patch<\/strong>. This is literally a huge plastic island in the Pacific Ocean. Unfortunately, there are many more, smaller than this one, scattered across the waters of our planet.<\/p>\n<p>The problem is serious, just think about the island&#8217;s extent. It\u2019s <strong>larger than Spain!<\/strong> It\u2019s been formed in the \u201880s and since then, it has caused lots of <strong>victims.<\/strong> Fish, turtles, and birds, just to name some examples. If we keep on acting like that, <a href=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/2016\/03\/oceans-plastic\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">by 2050 there will be more waste than fish in the sea<\/a>. At least, this is what experts claim.<\/p>\n<h2>#BEATPLASTICPOLLUTION: if you can&#8217;t reuse it, refuse it!<\/h2>\n<div id=\"attachment_28403\" class=\"thumbnail alignnone\"><img class=\"wp-image-28403 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/PLASTIC_infographic_en.jpg\" alt=\"infographic - say no to plastic\" width=\"800\" height=\"4400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/PLASTIC_infographic_en.jpg 800w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/PLASTIC_infographic_en-536x2948.jpg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/PLASTIC_infographic_en-768x4224.jpg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/11\/PLASTIC_infographic_en-344x1892.jpg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><div class=\"caption\">Infographic, via http:\/\/worldenvironmentday.global\/en\/news-category\/beat-plastic-pollution<\/div><\/div>\n<h2>Eliminate plastic, also while traveling<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28422\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print.jpeg\" alt=\"leeave your foot print not your rubbish\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print-536x302.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/leave-your-foot-print-344x194.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>We all have to do something concrete to reduce the amount of plastic that is invading our planet. There are many ways to make a contribution and improve the situation. Here are some useful tips:<\/p>\n<h2>1. Drink tap water or buy glass bottles<\/h2>\n<p>If the tap water taste good and it&#8217;s drinkable, you shouldn&#8217;t buy liters and liter of water in disposable bottles. Not only could you save up money, but also you&#8217;ll produce <strong>less plastic waste.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28424\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/rows-of-plastic-bottles.jpeg\" alt=\"rows of plastic bottles\" width=\"700\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/rows-of-plastic-bottles.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/rows-of-plastic-bottles-536x322.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/rows-of-plastic-bottles-344x206.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>In case you don&#8217;t want to drink from your tap, you could buy glass water bottles. They&#8217;re easier to reuse and dispose of.<\/p>\n<h2>2. Avoid plastic bags<\/h2>\n<p>On holiday, don&#8217;t carry your things in plastic bags. Instead, take with you <strong>cloth and cotton bags<\/strong>, or rigid bags that you can reuse (they are more difficult to split). Alternatively, you can use <strong>biodegradable<\/strong> bags.<\/p>\n<h2>3. Get rid of single doses<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid buying single-dose packaging for your personal care and try not to use those that hotels provide you. Take with you <strong>large sizes<\/strong>, which last longer.<\/p>\n<h2>4. Travel with your water bottle<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28445\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/say-no-to-plastic-use-water-bottle.jpeg\" alt=\"filling a water bottle\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/say-no-to-plastic-use-water-bottle.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/say-no-to-plastic-use-water-bottle-536x358.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/say-no-to-plastic-use-water-bottle-344x229.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Traveling, cycling, running ad doing sports require lots of water to drink in order to compensate for the liquids you lose. Instead of buying water bottles every time, get yourself a canteen to fill when you need it.<\/p>\n<h2>5. Get yourself a travel kit<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid using plastic plates and cutlery and take with you a kit of glasses and dishes. In so doing, you&#8217;ll be able to <strong>eliminate<\/strong> a large amount of <strong>plastic<\/strong> that we usually use when we are outside.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Avoid snacks<\/h2>\n<p>When you spend the whole day out of home, make sure that you have<strong> sack food<\/strong>, as for example a sandwich. In this way, you won&#8217;t have to buy packed snacks!<\/p>\n<h2>7. Pick up alternative straws<\/h2>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28446\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws.jpeg\" alt=\"alternative straws - paper straws\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws-536x302.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/paper-straws-not-plastic-straws-344x194.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>If using straws for drinking is a habit, avoid plastic straws and use those made of glass, paper, <strong>bamboo<\/strong> or steel. There are many different choices. Besides, these alternatives are often very nice to see, as well as completely <strong>ecological.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>8. Use fabric napkins and handkerchiefs<\/h2>\n<p>The paper handkerchiefs are packed in plastic bags. So use napkins and handkerchiefs from paper or fabric cases, which you can <strong>wash and reuse.<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>9. Buy cardboard or in glass products<\/h2>\n<p>Avoid products enclosed in plastic packaging or drinks in\u00a0disposable bottles. Choose those in glass or cupboard, easier to dispose of.<\/p>\n<h2>10. Try with creative recycling!<\/h2>\n<p>If you have disposable bottles to throw away, remember that you can always reuse them. You just need a little bit of <strong>imagination<\/strong>! Create games for your children or useful items that otherwise you should buy. For example, you could <strong>create<\/strong> nice jars or unique puppets.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-28448\" src=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material.jpeg\" alt=\"reusing plastic with imagination\" width=\"870\" height=\"490\" srcset=\"https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material.jpeg 870w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material-536x302.jpeg 536w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material-768x433.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material-570x320.jpeg 570w, https:\/\/ecobnb.com\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2019\/12\/decoupage-with-plastic-material-344x194.jpeg 344w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Do you have any advice? Let us know what you mean by saying no to plastic!<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover image: plastic bottles, via pixabay.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NO to plastic! Why? Simply because it is one of the most hardly recycling materials, and we use it basically everywhere. If people contaminate the environment with plastic, they generate great damage, especially for the sea and oceans. Think about it, every year we abandon 8 million plastic garbage in water (as the UNEP leaders [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":123,"featured_media":28404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[4,2053],"tags":[2756,1421],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v19.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>10 Easily Ways to say NO to Plastic Everyday - Ecobnb<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"No to plastic! Why? 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