environmental impact of plastic pollution

Plastic bags

Can I Burn Plastic at Home? (What to Do Instead)

Here’s the deal: can you burn plastic at home? While no law might explicitly stop you from burning small amounts of plastic in your backyard in some places, it’s generally frowned upon—and for good reason.  Burning plastic at home releases harmful toxins into the air that you, your family, and your neighbors breathe. In countries […]

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Paper cups

Why is Paper a Good Alternative to Plastic?

Let’s face it: plastic is everywhere. From grocery bags to coffee cups, it’s hard to go a day without encountering some form of it.  But while plastic has been convenient, it’s also become a massive environmental headache.  That’s where paper comes in—a material that’s renewable, biodegradable, and increasingly seen as a practical substitute for plastic

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