How big is our plastic problem? Of the 30 million tons of plastic waste generated in the U.S. in 2009, only 7 percent was recovered for recycling. This plastic waste ends up in landfills, beaches, rivers and oceans and contributes to such devastating problems as the Great Pacific Ocean Garbage Patch. Plus, most plastic is made from oil.
16 simple ways to reduce plastic waste
Reblogged from gRHEatfully yours.
July 31, 2011, 1:43pm
