Have you ever wondered where all those little forks and spoons go when you eat takeout food or share a picnic with your for your friends and family? After having a meal, you toss them in the dustbins, but most of them end up adding to the Pollution around us. This is a massive issue, as plastic does not decompose well and can linger in our planet for hundreds of years, which is a really long time. That’s why we need to go on a diet for the disposables that we use. We should do our best to use them even less and look for better alternatives instead of depending on them.
Disposable plastic forks and spoons can eventually find their way in our oceans. Well imagine if the ocean is stocked full of nice fish and beasties. But when plastic goes into the water it can be very dangerous for marine animals. For instance, thousands of animals, such as sea turtles and birds, may mistake plastic fragments for food. If they accidentally eat the plastic, it can get caught in their stomachs, resulting in severe illness or even serious injury. Even small organisms such as fish and minuscule plankton are not immune from plastic pollution. Then it's a chain effect that causes larger animals to be affected because those smaller animals are a food source for many other animals. This leads to a chain reaction that can damage many kinds of wildlife in our oceans. This is a dire situation and we must come together to do what we can to resolve this and save our beautiful oceans.
So what can we do to use less throwaway plastic cutlery, and protect our environment? Good thing there are a ton of sustainable options that can be a game-changer! For example, you could buy a reusable set of forks and spoons, which are generally made from materials such as bamboo or stainless steel. These temporary items can serve up to lots of single use before hitting the garbage. Straws are a much better environmental option, Also, take a cloth or reusable bag with you when you go out. That way, you are not using plastic utensils and single use items that damage the planet.
Taking your own lunchbox or container with you, when you go to school or with your friends for outings will help you to use less disposable plastic cutlery too. Which means you can pack your home-cooked meal and avoid using plastics and cutlery when you are outside. You can even pick restaurants or cafes, which offer eco-friendly options such as, drinks served with paper straws and wooden spoons and forks rather than plastic ones. These small, yet significant shifts in our daily lives can help us all reduce the amount of plastic waste getting into our environment, which in turn can ensure a cleaner environment for the generations to come.
At Fuling, we are determined to make this world a better place by helping solve the problem of plastic waste. That is why we stock a range of environmentally friendly cutlery which is the best alternative to single-use plastic. Our products are made with renewable resources (such as cornstarch), which are plant based and can be replenished. These products are 100% biodegradable, and they break down with no harm to the environment. Putting your money behind Fuling, you can enjoy the confidence in knowing you are doing your part to protect the planet for generations to come. Together, we can all make better, of us and our environment.