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The human race is on the cusp of either taking more strategic steps towards a world with less consumption, less resources, less fossil fuels, less plastic, no deforestation, and eventually a Better World or itās Game Over.
Single-use plastic packaging primarily made from fossil fuel-based chemicals pollutes the oceans and poses a risk to the health of humankind and the thousands of species on Earth. We presently eat a credit card amount of micro-plastics every year.
The plastic used in products is a design error that pollutes the oceans, a risk to marine life. By 2050, most birds will eat plastic and there will be more plastic in weight than fish in the oceans.
We can choose Earth Safe sustainable products that are made with less or no plastic and say No to a plastic bag when buying local; always carry a reusable bag and expect the online seller to ship your item in an Organic Sustainable Package that can be Returned to Nature.
7 R’s Organic Sustainable Packaging – No Guilt – Zero Waste
Refuse Plastic – Replace – Reduce Plastic – Reuse – Repurpose – Recycle – Return to Nature
Celebrate Earth Day every day when you reduce single-use plastic.
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āYou can change the future only by implementing change in the present. The longer you wait to remove the causes of climate change the harder it becomes to implement change. The clockās ticking.ā ā Brian Michael Good
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The Reduce Place Movement is a self-funded Not-For-Profit initiative by Brian Michael Good. We do not accept donations. We only want your participation.
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“You have choices. You can do nothing and the increased climate plastic pollution will affect you, your children, and your society in ways you have never imagined.
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You can use your Free Will to buy Less Plastic or buy Earth Safe Products with No Plastic or it is Game Over!.”
ā Brian Michael Good
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Plastic Is Made From Oil ā Pollutes The Oceans ā By 2050, There Will Be More Plastic Than Fish ā We Eat Plastic When We Eat Fish.

10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution
This constant barrage (the equivalent of 136 billion milk jugs each year, estimates a study published in the journal Science) poses a serious danger to marine life. Animals can get tangled up in this trash or ingest itāeither because they mistake it as prey or because the plastic has been broken down into tiny particles by seawater.
Plastic, of course, is uniquely problematic because itās nonbiodegradable and therefore sticks around for a lot longer (like up to 1,000 years longer) than other forms of trash. And we’re not just talking about people dumping their garbage overboard. Around 80 percent of marine litter actually originates on landāeither swept in from the coastline or carried to rivers from the streets during heavy rain via storm drains and sewer overflows.
So the best thing we can do to protect our waterways is trying to keep as much plastic as possible out of the waste stream in the first place. The good news? There are many small ways you can have a big impact.
1. Wean yourself off disposable plastics.
Ninety percent of the plastic items in our daily lives are used once and then chucked: grocery bags, plastic wrap, disposable cutlery, straws, coffee-cup lids. Take note of how often you rely on these products and replace them with reusable versions. It only takes a few times of bringing your own bags to the store, silverware to the office, or travel mug to Starbucks before it becomes a habit.
2. Stop buying water.
Each year, close to 20 billion plastic bottles are tossed in the trash. Carry a reusable bottle in your bag, and youāll never be caught having to resort to a Poland Spring or Evian again. If youāre nervous about the quality of your local tap water, look for a model with a built-in filter.
3. Boycott microbeads.
Those little plastic scrubbers found in so many beauty productsāfacial scrubs, toothpaste, body washesāmight look harmless, but their tiny size allows them to slip through water-treatment plants. Unfortunately, they also look just like food to some marine animals. Opt for products with natural exfoliants, like oatmeal or salt, instead.
4. Cook more.
Not only is it healthier, but making your own meals doesnāt involve takeout containers or doggy bags. For those times when you do order in or eat out, tell the establishment you donāt need any plastic cutlery or, for some serious extra credit, bring your own food-storage containers to restaurants for leftovers.
5. Purchase items secondhand.
New toys and electronic gadgets, especially, come with all kinds of plastic packagingāfrom those frustrating hard-to-crack shells to twisty ties. Search the shelves of thrift stores, neighborhood garage sales, or online postings for items that are just as good when previously used. Youāll save yourself a few bucks, too.
6. Recycle (duh).
It seems obvious, but weāre not doing a great job of it. For example, less than 14 percent of plastic packaging is recycled. Confused about what can and canāt go in the bin? Check out the number on the bottom of the container. Most beverage and liquid cleaner bottles will be #1 (PET), which is commonly accepted by most curbside recycling companies. Containers marked #2 (HDPE; typically slightly heavier-duty bottles for milk, juice, and laundry detergent) and #5 (PP; plastic cutlery, yogurt, and margarine tubs, ketchup bottles) are also recyclable in some areas. For the specifics on your area, check out Earth911.orgās recycling directory.
7. Support a bag tax or ban.
Urge your elected officials to follow the lead of those in San Francisco, Chicago, and close to 150 other cities and counties by introducing or supporting legislation that would make plastic-bag use less desirable.
8. Buy in bulk.
Single-serving yogurts, travel-size toiletries, tiny packages of nutsāconsider the product-to-packaging ratio of items you tend to buy often and select the bigger container instead of buying several smaller ones over time.
9. Bring your own garment bag to the dry cleaner.
Invest in a zippered fabric bag and request that your cleaned items be returned in it instead of sheathed in plastic. (And while youāre at it, make sure youāre frequenting a dry cleaner that skips the perc, a toxic chemical found in some cleaning solvents.)
10. Put pressure on manufacturers.
Though we can make a difference through our own habits, corporations obviously have a much bigger footprint. If you believe a company could be smarter about its packaging, make your voice heard. Write a letter, send a tweet, or hit them where it really hurts: Give your money to a more sustainable competitor.
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PERSONAL ACTION
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Disclaimer
Balance of Nature is self-funded by the Founder Brian Michael Good. We do not accept donations. We only want your participation.


