World Environment Day 2022: Plastic pollution has become a major problem in recent years. Plastic never decomposes; it breaks down into tiny particles.
Top 7 Eco-friendly Substitutes for Plastic Bags
Plastic bags are silently killing our planet. Finding eco-friendly substitutes to plastic bags can be the best solution to keep our environment clean and green. So, just say 'No' to plastic bags and grab these 7 eco-friendly bags to get rid of plastic pollution.
Plastic bags are silently killing our planet. Finding eco-friendly substitutes to plastic bags can be the best solution to keep our environment clean and green. So, just say 'No' to plastic bags and grab these 7 eco-friendly bags to get rid of plastic pollution.
‘Plastic pollution hurts the environment that may not appear to affect us directly, but it harms our mother earth and our health.’
Anjana Pasi, Director, MiniKlub says "It’s just a small step that we are taking towards a sustainable nation. The collection made from recycled plastic is completely safe and skin-friendly. It is good for the environment since we are making new products from the old products which go into the garbage or are of no use to us."
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She goes on and explains the process of how PET bottles can be recycled and used to produce high-grade fibers. "The pure version of polyester textile is the ’Recycled Polyester’. Recycled polyester is known to use PET as the raw material, the same material that is being used in clear plastic water bottles, and recycling it to make the fabric prevents it from going to landfills. Below are the steps involved in the production process of recycling the PET bottles:The first and foremost step involves collecting PET bottles being sterilized, dried, and later squeezed into small chips. The chips are then heated and passed through a plate called a spinneret to form strings of yarn. After that, this yard is wound up in spools, and the fiber is then passed through a crimping machine in order to get a fluffy texture. Finally, the yarn is dyed and knitted into polyester fabric."
She also adds, "About 6 bottles are being recycled to make a T-shirt, 6 bottles to make a bodysuit, nine bottles to make a sleepsuit, five for a legging and nine for a dress, PET is just as good as virgin polyester, but takes fewer resources to make."
Breaking Point In The Global Plastic Pollution
The accumulation of plastic pollution in the environment can trigger irreversible effects. To avoid this, enforce tailored actions to reduce the emissions.
The accumulation of plastic pollution in the environment can trigger irreversible effects. To avoid this, enforce tailored actions to reduce the emissions.
Plastic Pollution: New Insights
New mechanism by which microplastics, like Styrofoam, and particulate pollutants are carried long distances, with implications for preventing the spread and accumulation of contaminants in food and water sources has been discovered.
New mechanism by which microplastics, like Styrofoam, and particulate pollutants are carried long distances, with implications for preventing the spread and accumulation of contaminants in food and water sources has been discovered.
Plastic Pollution Poses Threat to Marine Environment
The environmental threat of plastics and ocean acidification had significant impacts on species living in our oceans, according to new research.
The environmental threat of plastics and ocean acidification had significant impacts on species living in our oceans, according to new research.
