Plastic to-go containers are bad for our Earth. These special containers are constructed of materials that do not degrade easily. In reality, they can remain in the ocean and ground for hundreds of years! These containers can be accidentally eaten by sea animals, and they can get sick. And this is a huge problem for all of the animals living in the water.
Everywhere you look — restaurants, cafes, food places — they all have tons and tons of plastic containers. People bring these containers to work, on picnics, to parties. These containers are very light and portable. Many people and businesses prefer them because they are very easy to use. But that also means that enormous quantities of containers are produced and then disposed of every single day.
Environmentalists want to stop using so much plastic containers. They want to educate others on the negative effects of plastic on the environment. Their mission is to open up a whole new world of ways for people and businesses to replace their current containers with ones that are safer for the Earth. The first step to improving is learning about the problem.
Smart people, though, have developed new containers that are far more eco-friendly. Last week, you wrote about a company that produces special containers using natural materials like bamboo, corn, and sugarcane. These new containers are designed to decompose over time, meaning they will vanish and not harm the planet. They’re tough enough to hold hot food, so you can use them just like those old plastic containers.
Good choices about containers can help the planet. Even little decisions can have a large impact! When you choose Earth-friendly containers, you do your part to keep our oceans clean and our land from pollution. These new containers are not only easy to use, but they also provide a way to keep our world safe from excessive trash.
Disposable plastic containers become a desired option for to-go food because they are lightweight and easy to carry. But they can do a serious number on our planet by generating a lot of waste that lasts a long, long time. By learning about the problem and choosing better containers, we can help preserve the Earth. Each individual can make a difference, and if we all do our part, we can help our planet become healthier and cleaner.