Plastic pollution is one of the biggest problems we face in the world right now.
Unfortunately, this waste is everywhere, damaging humans, the environment and a huge amount of wildlife in the ocean and on land.
Therefore, it’s imperative we all do our part to reduce plastic pollution, and make sure this material is always recycled efficiently.
For your business, the best answer is always a qualified Sydney rubbish removal specialist, like Sydney City Rubbish.
Here are three more frightening facts about plastic and polystyrene.
One Million Plastic Bottles…
Every single minute, one million plastic bottles are purchased around the world. That is a huge amount, made even worse by the fact that almost all are single use bottles.
Back in 2016, a report by The Guardian stated that 480 billion plastic water bottles were purchased around the world in 2016. Unfortunately, only 7% were recycled into new plastic water bottles.
The rest ended up in landfill, or in the ocean, where they cause havoc on marine life. Therefore, it’s essential we dispose of our plastic water bottles responsibly.
Perhaps you have a large collection of plastic bottles as part of your office or construction waste. Whatever it is, contact Sydney City Rubbish for a thorough and sustainable Sydney rubbish removal service.
70,000 Microplastics Each Year
The average person consumes 70,000 microplastics annually.
We aren’t talking about a fish in a polluted river or ocean. We’re talking about people; you and I. That means each person eats about 100 microplastics with every meal.
Microplastics are pieces of plastic less than 5mm long. They often appear in health and beauty products, like toothpaste.
However, much of these microplastics come from larger plastic items that end up in the ocean, and are subsequently broken down by the elements.
The effects of microplastic on the human body are not entirely clear as yet. However, it’s a foreign body, and we should be doing what we can to make sure we aren’t ingesting any kind of plastic.
It all begins with responsible recycling. Ensure your business is recycling its plastic by hiring a Sydney rubbish removal company.
More Than 5 Trillion Pieces of Plastic are In the Ocean
Again, this goes back to the source of the pollution, and proper plastic recycling methods.
If your Sydney business is hiring a Sydney rubbish removal contractor to take care of its plastic waste, you’re doing your part to prevent plastic ending up in the ocean.
We all need to contribute to reducing plastic pollution, and there are no excuses for disposing of it irresponsibly.
To discuss a Sydney rubbish removal service for your business, get in touch with Sydney City Rubbish here.
