Make Changes
With such a serious environmental issue on hand, how can we do something to address the global problem? The first step to reducing plastic pollution is to change our behavior and make simple changes to our daily routine.
Use a Reusable Bottle
Carry a reusable water bottle that is 100% BPA-free or stainless steel. If you must purchase single-use beverages, choose glass, aluminum cans or juice boxes, which are more easily recycled.
Purchase a Water Filter
Purchase a water filter to keep in your refrigerator and use it to refill your reusable water bottles for the day.
Locate Water Stations
Locate filtered water stations at your school, gym, or community center to refill during the day. If they don’t have one, propose that they install one. To find the closest refill station, download the Tap app on your phone.
Recycle Often
Adopt proper recycling practices and encourage others using plastic bottles to discard them in the recycle bin. Visit Earth 911 to find out where to recycle your plastic bottles.