It’s 100% easier to eat out for lunch than to take the time to make or prep yours, especially when you find yourself tangling with the snooze button and getting ready for work in the morning. But what about the amount of waste that comes with your takeout? More often than not, it’s packaged in plastic or styrofoam, and that means more waste bound for a landfill.
However, attitudes have started to change, as over 60 countries have introduced bans to on single-use plastics. According to National Geographic, “40 percent of plastic produced is packaging used just once and then discarded.” Additionally, “nearly half of all plastic ever manufactured has been made since 2000.” With less than a fifth of all plastic being recycled globally, it’s time to start your own revolution against plastic by being conscious of the waste you produce.
