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Plastics and papers are products we use when we consume something. But did you ever stop to think about which one might be more environmentally friendly? We should make smart choices about what we use to help our planet stay healthy and green. At Hochong Fashion, we care about the planet and want to help you make better choices when it comes to plastic and paper products.
Acting for a smart future - the green way
It’s worth considering how it affects the planet when we decide what to use. Raw Material: Plastic products like Dessert Cups are made from oil, which is a resource that can be depleted. You can harm the Earth by using too much oil. Paper products are made from trees that must be cut, which can hurt animals and their homes.
The Effects of Paper vs. Plastic Products on the - Environment
Plastic products can take a very long time to decompose sometimes even hundreds of years. And when they eventually do break down, they can leach nasty chemicals into our environment. Paper products are easier to recycle, but they also require much energy and water to produce. Both plastic and paper products can be sources of pollution and damaging to the earth’s ecosystems.
Choose Better Options in Daily Life
To ensure better choices for the Earth, you can even search for better options than plastic and paper products and switch to those. Reusable items, such as wine-glasses, cloth bags and metal water bottles, should be the way to go instead of single-use plastic. If you purchase paper products, opt for those made from recycled materials that are recyclable.
How do plastic and paper work?
The lifecycle of a product is everything it goes through from the moment it’s made to the moment it’s thrown away. Plastic products consume abundant resources and energy in their prolonged journey from production to disposal. Paper products like baking-molds also go through a lifecycle from felling a tree, to making paper, and then to recycling or throwing them away.
How to go Greener, One Step at a Time?
Small changes we can all make in our everyday lives can have a big impact on the environment. Avoid disposable plastic straws and consider a reusable straw, in metal or bamboo. Bring your own bags to the store, rather than taking the plastic ones they offer. These are small steps, but every bit of plastic and paper kept out of landfills and oceans helps.
