Today is Earth Day! Each year there is a different theme. The 2024 theme is Planet vs Plastics. Earth Day is a day to reflect on how much plastic we use in our daily lives.
Plastic has some very important uses in our world today. Unfortunately, we also experience plastic pollution, a situation in which we have created tons of plastic that ends up in our landfills and oceans.
Take some time to observe and reflect on how much plastic you use this week. Now take that times 52 (weeks)! An astonishing amount of plastic, used by just one person, each year!
Here's the challenge: What changes can YOU make to reduce or reuse plastic in your daily life?
**Please share some ways you have found to use less plastic in your daily life. Thanks!