Tag: Non-biodegradable

5 GOOD REASONS TO CHOOSE PAPER STRAWS

Posted Suzanne MyadaLeave a commentPosted in Biodiversity, Climate Change, Education & Advocacy, Environmental Law, Green Living, Sustainable Development

Our everyday plastic straws are designed as single-use products that we use to consume drinks and throw away after just one use. Also, plastic straws are not recyclable and so they contribute contribute significant amounts of waste that ends up in landfills or our oceans. Plastic straws are non-biodegradable and can take up to 200 […]

3 WAYS TO CUT PLASTIC CONSUMPTION

Posted Suzanne MyadaLeave a commentPosted in Climate Change, Education & Advocacy, Green Living

Plastic has practically revolutionized the way we live, no doubt. It is also super convenient and affordable too. Unfortunately, plastic is non-biodegradable; this simply means plastic does not decompose or decay. On the other hand, biodegradable substances decay and decompose through the action of bacteria and fungi to natural and environmentally safe conditions. So, waste […]