Plastic Pollution
- Plastic production increased from 2 million metric tons a year in 1950 to 380 million metric tons by 2015 and is expected to double by 2050.
- Do you know that only 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled, with 12% of all plastic waste have been incinereted and 79% remains in landfills or natural environment.
What you can do?
SAY NO to Single-Use PLASTIC
USE reusable utensils and containers
BOTTLES, TUMBLERS & CUPS
Tips: Bring your own to dabao drinks
- Hot/cold flask ( Good for cold & hot drinks)
- Glass: Good for both cold & hot drink but are heavier and fragile. Choose double glass wall.
- Plastic: Choose BPA Free, airtight leak-proof bottles, avoid for hot drinks
TAKEAWAY CONTAINERS & LUNCHBOXES
Tips: Bring your own reusable lunchbox and utensils.
- Stainless steel: Light but is not microwaveable.
- Glass: Can resist up to 400'c of temp.
- Plastic: Choose airtight containers Lighter to carry, but harder to wash when oily and could retain smell.
REUSABLE BAGS/LUNCH BAG
- Canvas: Good and long-lasting!
- Shopping bag: Foldable and space saving
- Insulated lunch bag: Good to keep your food warm