Plastic pollution is everywhere. It’s on the summit of Mount Everest and 3,900 meters below South China Sea. It’s also between the Arctic ice caps and even at the bottom of the Mariana Trench.

Nowadays, we eat plastic-sealed snacks, receive parcels in plastic mailing bags. And according to Global News, scientists have detected 9 microplastics in the human body. And an American adult can inhale from 132 to 170 plastic particles per day.

Microplastic refers to plastic scraps and particles. The diameter of microplastic is less than 5 micrometers. 5 micrometers are many times thinner than a single hair and it is noticeable by human eyes. Superfine fibers can cause serious diseases like chronic deposition poisoning and cancer.

Our company strives to produce biodegradable replacement for plastics. We have invested in the research and development of plant-based materials. These materials include PLA and sugarcane material. We use them in the manufacturing of household necessities. They include garbage bag, shopping bag, poop bag, cling wrap, disposable cutlery, cups.

Where Are Plastic Pollution From?

1) Aquatic products

Human invent the plastic in the 19th century. Then human produced more than 8,3 billion tons of plastic every year. Over 8 million tons plastic ended up in the oceans every year without processing. Consequences : We have discovered microplastics in more than 114 aquatic organisms.

2) In the food processing

Scientists have conducted a survey on 250 bottled water brands across 9 countries. They discovered that a lot of bottled water have them. According to an institute, among 14 countries whose tap water has been under the survey. And 83% of them have microplastics in it.

3) Salt

Salt comes from oceans. But the ocean water is not clean, and how can salt be clean?

4) Household Daily Necessities

You might haven’t realized plastic pollution is everywhere in your daily life. And for example, washing polyester clothes by washing machine can extract superfine fiber. And when those fibers are outflowing with the waste water, then they will become microplastics. So in a city of one million population, over one ton of superfine fiber exist in it. And it’s equal to the amount of 150 000 non-degradable plastic bags.

Plastic Pollution and Plastic Ban

Plastic pollution is everywhere. Our daily lives are reliant on this non-biodegradable materials. They include single-use straws and plastic bags and containers. Unfortunately, the convenience of plastic comes at a significant cost to the environment. Plastic waste is a major contributor to plastic pollution. It will cause damage to our oceans, harming wildlife, and posing risks to human health. As a result, many countries around the world have begun implementing plastic bans. It can help to reduce the negative impact of plastic on the environment.

A plastic ban is a government policy. It restricts or prohibits the production or use of certain types of plastic products. These bans can vary in scope and focus. It may only ban single-use plastics such as straws and utensils. It may carry out broader policies that promote sustainable alternatives to plastic.

Plastic pollution closely related to many environmental and health issues. And these issues include the following aspects:

Oceans: An estimated 8 million metric tons of plastic enter the oceans each year. It will harm marine life and disrupting ocean ecosystems. And it will bring risks to human health.

Landfills: Plastic waste takes hundreds of years to break down in landfills. It contributes to the increasing amount of waste piling up in these sites. This poses risks to human health. Because the toxins from plastic waste can leach into the soil and groundwater.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions: The production of plastic requires fossil fuels. It contributes to greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Wildlife: Animals can become entangled in plastic waste. They can also mistake it for food, causing injury, illness, and death.

A Solution To Plastic Pollution

Plastic ban is a good solution to plastic pollution. And it need to address the negative impact of plastic on the environment. So the sustainable alternatives to plastic are available. And they can help us shift towards a more sustainable future. So we need to reduce reliance on plastic and use the sustainable alternatives. Then we can create a cleaner, healthier planet for future generations. And there are many benefits of plastic ban including:

Reduced Waste:

Plastic bans can help reduce the amount of plastic waste. It ends up in landfills or the environment. It will contributes to a cleaner, healthier planet.

Improved Health:

Reducing plastic waste can reduce exposure to toxins from plastic. It can improve human health.

Promotion of Sustainable Alternatives:    

Plastic bans can promote the development of sustainable alternatives to plastic.  It will help to create a more circular economy.

Cost Savings:

Reducing plastic waste can lead to cost savings for governments, businesses, and individuals.

Sustainable alternatives to plastic are available. It can help us shift towards a more sustainable future. These alternatives include:

Biodegradable Materials:

Biodegradable materials such as PLA, PBAT, PBS, sugarcane, bamboo, and corn starch. And they are suitable to make products such as cup, straw, bag, film, cutlery, etc . These materials are biodegradable and break down , reducing waste and plastic pollution.

Reusable Containers:

Reusable containers made from materials such as PLA. And they are eco-friendly alternatives to single-use plastic containers.

Paper-based Products:

Paper-based products like paper bags are good alternatives to plastic.

Natural Fibers:

Natural fibers are suitable to make compostable products. And they include bamboo, corn, rice, cotton, and wool. They are alternatives to synthetic fibers made from plastic.