Tips to Keep the Earth Clean

Here at the NOAA Marine Debris Program Earth Day is a day and that we always are encouraging others to urge and support efforts working toward a clean environment and healthy planet. Our oceans are crammed with items that don’t belong there. Huge amounts of consumer plastics, metals, rubber, paper, textiles, derelict tackle, vessels, and other lost or discarded items enter the marine environment a day, making marine debris one of the foremost widespread pollution problems facing the world’s ocean and waterways. The ultimate solution to the matter lies with every single one among us—preventing marine debris within the first place. First, consider how you’d possibly personally contribute to marine debris and follow the “4Rs” whenever possible— Refuse unnecessary single-use items, like plastic straws or cutlery when possible; Reduce the amount of waste you produce by choosing products with less packaging; Reuse items once you can and choose reusable items over disposable ones; and Recycle the maximum amount as possible— bottles, cell phones, ink cartridges, and lots of other items are often recycled. Next, spread the word to others! Tell your family, friends, community, and more about this important issue and what they will do to assist. Here are a couple of easy and effective ways you’ll prefer to reduce your daily impact and make a world of difference:

Bring a bag

 Remember to bring reusable bags to the grocery or for the other shopping activities to scale back consumption of disposable bags.

Invest in a reusable water bottle

 Acquiring a reusable bottle wouldn’t only greatly reduce the quantity of single-use plastic you employ, but it might also prevent money within the long run! If you’re concerned about the standard of your water, think about using a filter.

Bring your own reusable cup

 Think about how many disposable cups are used every day in just your local coffee shop. Bringing a mug for your morning can reduce the quantity of waste you produce annually. Imagine what proportion of waste we could reduce if we all made this easy daily change!

Refuse single-use items

 Take note of how often you believe single-use items and prefer to replace them with more sustainable versions. Refusing plastic straws and disposable cutlery when you go out and bring your own containers for leftovers are a few ways you can start today.

Avoid products with microbeads

 Facial scrubs and wonder products containing plastic microbeads were banned within us in 2015, but won’t be fully phased out until 2019. Read the labels when purchasing products and choose ones that contain natural scrubbing ingredients like salt or sugar.

Shop in bulk

Consider the product-to-packaging ratio when purchasing items and choose larger containers rather than multiple smaller ones. When you have the choice , also consider purchasing package-free foods and household goods.

Make sure your waste goes to the proper place

Do your best to make sure that the waste you eliminate finishes up where it should. Recycle the materials that are recyclable in your area and make sure to reduce the likelihood of your garbage ending up in the environment by keeping a lid on your trash can when it’s outside.

Compost

Composting reception reduces the quantity of garbage sent to landfills and reduces the prospect of some products becoming marine debris.