Ariel Roblin: Commit to buying less single-use plastic
As a result of decades of unchecked plastic production that is now breaking down, we're ending up with tiny plastic particles in our air, food, and drinks.
As a result of decades of unchecked plastic production that is now breaking down, we're ending up with tiny plastic particles in our air, food, and drinks.
As a result of decades of unchecked plastic production that is now breaking down, we're ending up with tiny plastic particles in our air, food, and drinks.
"Planet vs Plastics" was the theme for Earth Day 2024.
Since its founding in 1970, Earth Day has become a massive global event recognized by over a billion people in 193 countries.
According to the United Nations Environment Program, every day about 2,000 garbage trucks' worth of plastic gets dumped into our oceans, rivers, lakes and landfills.
Last year alone 500 million plastic bags were produced worldwide. 100 billion plastic beverage containers were sold in the U.S.
It's a shocking amount. And yes, California needs to do better too.
Per Cal Recycle, Californians throw away 290 Olympic pools worth of plastic a day.
As a result of decades of unchecked plastic production that is now breaking down, we're ending up with tiny plastic particles in our air, food, and drinks.
These plastic particles have been linked to a mired of health issues including cancer.
Plastic is a great example of the interconnectedness of the health of our planet and the health of humanity.
So even though the planet celebrated Earth Day last week this week and every week after commit to buying less and less single-use plastic, because what's good for the Earth, is good for the health of the human race.
Ariel Roblin is the president and general manager of KCRA 3 and My58. See more of her editorials here.