Friday, February 4, 2011

18 writers try to go plastic free in February

During the month of February, a single group is issuing a challenge. Plastic Free in February is the first large struggle to go one month without using or purchasing the oil-based item. So far 18 writers are a part of the established movement, however hundreds are participating. Give it a shot, it won’t require a payday loan or money of any sort. Just sign up and give it a go. Article resource – Plastic free in February – Bloggers attempt to cut it out by MoneyBlogNewz.

February plastic free challenge

The Rodale blog has a lot of followers. It is all about health and environmentalism too. When it comes to the Plastic Free in February challenge for February, over a dozen writers have decided to do it. There are three conditions to agree upon for the struggle. One, there is no buying or acquiring new plastic. Two, there is no cooking with or storing any food in plastic containers. All plastic use is minimized on top of this. It’s a basic struggle, but it’s also a very difficult challenge because plastic is everywhere.

Why use February to stay away from plastic for what?

Rodale has instituted the Plastic Free in February struggle to help reduce use of and bring attention to the downsides of plastic. Plastic is a petroleum product that demands toxic chemicals to process and manufacture. Often, plastic packaging and containers are thrown away after they are used. The plastic generally ends up in a landfill, where it does not break down. Plastic won't break down within the environment typically. That means that it will end up as litter in waterways too. That half-broken down plastic can leach chemicals into groundwater and end up in drinking water.

The challenge to be Plastic Free in February for all

Bloggers who are taking part in the Plastic Free in February struggle are already trading tips on how to meet the goal. Suggestions contain glass cooking utensils, ceramic dishes, fabric shopping bags and fabric storage bags. Those in the challenge will probably end up eating whole foods or vegan foods. This is just as the packaging that meat and processed food comes in is typically in plastic.

Articles cited

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