Blog Post #1

In reality, more than 800 marine species are affected by debris plastic. For example, 44% of seabirds and 40% of aquatic mammals suffer from ingesting discarded polymer items that have made their way into the ocean. Sea turtles, whales, dolphins, seals, and sea lions are only some of the living beings that suffer due to this widespread type of pollution.

Furthermore, another main issue with the use of plastic water bottles is that it takes a very long time for the plastic in water bottles to biodegraded. Moreover, only 10% of recycled plastic has been recycled more than once up to this date. However,  newer polymer materials can be processed back to their raw states, then reshaped into virgin plastic products. This means we have the ability to achieve progress, and it is up to us to do something about it.

Now enough about the negative stuff lets try and think about solutions and what we can do to help. We can:

• Cut down on the single-use plastic products you use
• Travel with a reusable water bottle when you’re on the go
• If you do use plastic products, recycle appropriately

https://www.korwater.com/blogs/the-well/how-reusable-water-bottles-help-the-environment

https://waterisaright.com/bottled-water-effect-environment/