The Plastic Conundrum: The Fight Against Plastics and Can We Really Eliminate Them Entirely?

The Future of Plastic Free Life

Perhaps in the near future, we will see plastics as less worthy because the products are more damaging than the convenience it provides.  After all, changes can only come when the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. The prime recent example of this being tobacco. The backlash and the public perception of tobacco’s negativity has changed drastically within the last 10 years.

Although we as a society are miles away from being completely plastic-free, there are ways to reduce our dependence and consumption. Here’s a handy infographic provided by Reuse This Bag, a reusable bag company. You can read another take on plastics on sister site, “Planet Save”, ” and click on the infographic to get a comprehensive picture of plastics.

The Truthe About Plastic

Click on Infographic to Enlarge :P rovided by Reuse This Bag:

Source: Grist, Rolling Stones 

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About Susie Kim-Carberry

Susie Kim-Carberry is a professional writer who's been featured in numerous publications, both in print and online. She started as a features writer for The Bayonet Newspaper in 1997 and studied print journalism at the University of Georgia's Grady College of Journalism and Mass Media. Kim-Carberry is currently focusing on online media as a freelance writer, content producer and also serves as a site editor for Important Media. A self-confessed travel addict, her other equally important job is being a semi-crunchy mom to her two daughters. She tries to maintain a balanced life through her yoga practice and secretly dreams of being a Parisian one day.

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