Know the Numbers: Reduce Plastic Waste

The widespread production of plastic has existed since the 1950s and has brought many changes to our society. There is no question that the existence of plastic in medical equipment, housing materials and cars has numerous benefits. However, the increased prevalence of single-use, disposable plastics has also caused many negative impacts to animal and human health and ecosystems at the same time. Due to our throwaway culture, these plastics are now in greater demand than any other form of plastic. Nearly 40 percent of all plastics produced are disposable plastics.

Understanding the Meaning of Zero Waste

The term “zero-waste” is used to describe the act of minimizing the amount of waste generated. With all the disposable products on the market, the concept can be intimidating if you aren’t informed about its true meaning. The “zero” in zero-waste seems to imply that waste will be eliminated, but most supporters of zero-waste agree that generating no waste at all is nearly impossible. One of those reasons is that we do not directly control the production and packaging of products by manufacturers.

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