Single Use Plastic – Fusion Nepal

Though they be little in size, words are fiercely powerful. Combined with a hashtag, they can rally a global movement like #MeToo. And, words can sum up a shift in social attitudes.

Collins Dictionary’s word of the year does precisely that — it encompasses a shift in society’s attitude towards plastic. That word is “single-use”.

So, what precisely do we mean when we say “single-use”? Per a blogpost, Collins defines the term as describing “products – often plastic – that are ‘made to be used once only’ before disposal.” Read more…

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The UK government has announced plans to ban the sale of many single-use plastic items, including plastic straws, drink stirrers, and plastic-stemmed cotton buds. Get ready for it now with this list of great eco-friendly alternatives that are already on the market.

According to the UK government,”There are over 150 million tonnes of plastic in the world’s oceans and every year one million birds and over 100,000 sea mammals die from eating and getting tangled in plastic waste”. We all know that this level of waste is unsustainable and with the ban looking like it could apply as early as next year, it’s a good time to start thinking about ways in which you can minimise your plastic waste. Read more…

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