July 10, 2019

Convenience has come at a cost

Plastic cutlery is everywhere, and most of it can be used only once. Billions of forks, knives, and spoons are thrown away each year. But like other plastic items—such as bags and bottles—cutlery can take centuries to break down naturally, giving the plastic waste ample time to work its way into the environment.

https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/2019/06/carrying-your-own-fork-spoon-help-plastic-crisis/?fbclid=IwAR0wJD2eWJU131qGObAC1TsGU3K_nYKcfoOXDxbDNBq37TEA0VJSp9yI4oU

 

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