Safety Measures While Using Plastic

We should always find substitutes to plastic products when possible. Make use of the four Rs; ‘Reduce, repair, reuse, recycle’. Before resorting to recycling, we should try to reduce our need for plastics. It is better to reduce, reuse, and repair, if possible, recycling should be the last option. The following guidelines should be followed closely:

·        Take along reusable cotton bags when you go shopping.

·        Use durable items like refillable pens rather than the disposable ones, this is a cheaper option in the long run.

·        Encourage recycling by purchasing recycled products.

·        Use products made of bioplastic which degrade faster than the products made from petroleum-based plastic.

·        Practice buying food in glass or metal containers.

·        Avoid plastic-bottled water as much as possible.

·        Do not store fatty foods in plastic wrappings or containers.

·        Avoid using plastic products in a microwave, glass is preferable.

·        Do not heat food in plastic containers.

·        Avoid polycarbonate drinking bottles that contain Bisphenol A.

·        Children should not be given plastic teethers.

·        Shun all PVC and Styrene products.

·        Use natural fiber clothing, bedding, and furniture.