A recent study by the Ellen Mac Arthur Foundation has found that by 2050 there will be more plastic in the ocean than fish.  This is a terrible man-made crisis, and not enough is being done to stop the cascade of plastic.  Everyone of us needs to take personal responsibility to reduce our plastic consumption. The plastic industry is unchecked, and never should such a nuisance product been put into society without a plan to clean up or reuse.   We are stuck with plastic, but we can all reduce the amount of plastic we use today and every day from now on.  Especially think carefully before you purchase a plastic tubes that cannot be recycled. There is too much information in this post, but I hope you can find one thing below to help you to reduce your plastic consumption!

http://onegreenplanet.org/crushplastic

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/stunning-infographic-shows-how-our-plastic-habit-impacts-the-ocean-and-marine-animals/

14 Ways You Can #CrushPlastic in Your Daily Life

1. Carry a spare canvas bag for groceries or small items you might purchase throughout your day.
2. Bring a reusable water bottle instead of buying a plastic one.
3. Take a mug with you to work or class and ditch the plastic cups.
4. Say no to plastic straws and utensils when eating out and bring your own stainless steel reusable ones.
5. Use mason jars when grocery shopping to store all your bulk food items.
6. Use cloth or reusable bags instead of produce bags when food shopping.
7. Replace your plastic food storage bags with stainless steel tins or mason jars.
8. DIY your own cosmetics instead of buying ones in plastic tubes. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/ultimate-guide-to-diy-beauty/
9. Reduce plastic packaging in your cleaning routine by making your own natural cleaners. http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/ultimate-guide-to-diy-cleaning/
10. Avoid microbeads in your exfoliating face or body wash.
11. Try DIY-ing your shampoo and conditioner instead of buying plastic bottles.
12. Switch to bar soap and shampoo to avoid plastic packaging.
13. Skip the plastic tube toothpaste and make your own! http://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/ultimate-guide-to-diy-hygiene/
14. Buy plastic-free beauty, hygiene, and cleaning products, like bamboo toothbrushes, plastic-free makeup brushes and natural material sponges.

https://health4earth.com/2015/05/05/surprising-things-about-plastic/

http://www.onegreenplanet.org/environment/people-who-prove-that-living-plastic-free-is-possible/

http://ecowatch.com/2016/01/20/more-plastic-than-fish-in-ocean/?utm_source=EcoWatch+List&utm_campaign=137ca14cc3-Top_News_1_24_2016&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_49c7d43dc9-137ca14cc3-85912169