7. Stop Using So Much Plastic
Another thing we don’t have to tell you about as it is common knowledge that our dependency on plastics is causing real harm. But, like with the trees, you may be concerned when you hear the numbers. Across the globe, people buy 1 million plastic drinking bottles EVERY MINUTE! And use up to 5 trillion single-use plastic bags every year!
Our addiction to plastics is also having a devastating effect on our oceans as 8 million tons (7.25 metric tons) end up in there every year. Try using a reusable container when you want to have a drink and ditch the plastic bags for a reusable cloth one, the Earth will thank you for it.
