Pulling the Plug on Plastics

            Some readers will remember that Will B. Bornsoon had slipped into the Poly Cartel’s annual summit.  Ethel (polyethylene), Vinny (polyvinyl), Sty (polystyrene) and a host of others were stunned and embarrassed when Will pointed out that millions of tons of plastic pollution were already wreaking havoc on the health of both humans and the entire eco-system.  Regardless, he could see that the plastic proponents were so profitable that they’d not likely make any real effort to reduce their pollution. 
            Will turned to someone whom he thought would care and might actually do something before saddling his generation with an environmental fiasco.  He tracked down Ima Live-Rightnow. Ima set aside the holiday gift catalogs she was perusing and listened to all he had to say.
            “Lordy, I had no idea!” Ima exclaimed. “A projected billion tons of new plastics produced every year by the time you’re born in 2060!  We can’t let that happen.”  So, Will and Ima drew up a list of things Ima’s generation can do RIGHT NOW to reduce the flood of plastic pollution.

• Beware the Holidays – Ask yourself, “Do I really need to buy another kitschy plastic knick-knack?”
• Commit to Reduce - Say “no” to plastic straws and other single-use plastics.  Bring your own reusables—straw, cup, cutlery, water bottle, and food containers whenever possible.
• Cloth Shopping Bags – Imagine the thousands of plastic shopping bags you can forgo!
• Nix the Styrofoam – Use readily available eco-friendly dinnerware and beverage containers at community dinners and potlucks. 
• Reduce Micro-plastics – Never heat food in plastic containers unless you like munching micro-plastics.

 “I guess I just wasn’t paying attention,” Ima admitted. “But we must because this will soon be the Bornsoon’s only home.  It’s where we’re all forever… Earthbound.
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