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Vrijdag, 5 September, 2008

Door Neil McLaughlin | Onderhand hebt u waarschijnlijk het Grote Vreedzame Flard van het Huisvuil, een tragisch bijproduct van de plastiekenindustrie en consumentisme vernomen dat een eiland van huisvuil dat in de noordelijke Vreedzame Oceaan drijft is. Oorspronkelijk wordt de grootte van Texas en het naderen van de grootte van de Zon, deze gargantueske stapel van plastiek verzameld door stromen die rond in een grote cirkel wervelen. Het grootste deel van het puin wordt opgenomen van de kusten van zowel China als Noord-Amerika die het klemmen.

Aangezien het plastiek nooit weggaat, brokkelt het uiteindelijk omhoog in uiterst kleine beetjes (foto-degradeert) af. Deze beetjes van plastiek gaan de voedsellevering in en van de kwallen al manierveiligheidskopie tot mensen overgegaan waar het in hun levers (dat het deel slechts eerlijk is) wordt opgeslagen. Het plastiek verontreinigt ook het water met PCB's (PolyChlorinated Biphenyls, gevaarlijke carcinogenen en hormoonverbrekers).

Terwijl no one persoon moet beschuldigen, heeft elke persoon bijgedragen tot het Grote Vreedzame Flard van het Huisvuil (het is een veilige weddenschap de Atlantische Oceaan ook één ergens sluimerend heeft). Of één ter plaatse draagstoel of vertrouwen in hun gemeentelijke afvalbedrijven werpt om het voor hen te doen, werpt iedereen weg plastiek en het beëindigt omhoog in de oceaan en toen terug in onze organismen.

Terwijl sommigen zeggen is de schoonmaakbeurt onmogelijk, hopelijk someday zal iemand een oplossing vinden. Misschien zullen zij een manier vinden om plastiek in energie (het wordt gemaakt van olie na allen) om te zetten, en zij kunnen een schip bijtankende post daar maken die energie van plastiek zal veroorzaken. Of misschien nanotech kunnen de robots het demonteren en het brengen aan de recycleermachine. (Dergelijke technologie zou uiterst gevaarlijk zijn aangezien het zorgvuldig zou moeten zijn het gezicht van Kenny toevallig om niet te demonteren Rogers). Ondertussen zijn er vele dingenmensen kan doen minstens helpen deze stapel van huisvuil verhinderen groter te worden.

Manieren om Plastiek in Stortplaatsen te verminderen

1) Vermijd Producten die Plastiek om gebruiken te beginnen met

Het plastiek wordt gemaakt van aardolie vandaar is het vandaag zo alomtegenwoordig. Het plastiek is geschikt maar de meeste goedkopere rangen (het duidelijke materiaal) vinden zijn weg in ons voedsel, vaak verlatend een film op om het even wat die daarin verpakt is en die wij dan eten. Microwaving om het even wat in plastiek kookt net plastic residu's in het voedsel, dat andere chemische producten laat verdampen die het voedsel en de lucht vervuilen. Consider the amount of sheer waste a single meal or even serving produces (Kraft Singles is second only to Individually Wrapped Breaths of Air ™ in the Most Wasteful Products Award). Reuse glass or Tupperware containers for leftovers instead of plastic wrap. Store water in the high grade blue plastic bottles only. Prefer cheese that is made from raw milk.

2) Kick the Bottle

High on the list of most wasteful products is Individually Wrapped Drinks of Water, a lingering 1990’s fad for those pretending to be health conscious. Picture a lake compared to a lake of plastic bottles and that is basically what we now have in the Pacific. Corporations are taking over town aquifers and selling it back to the people for $2 per bottle. Shipping one bottle of water costs on average 1/3 bottle of fuel. It is best to filter or distill your own water and use metal or glass containers. Companies like Nalgene make trendy reusable water containers of high grade plastic. Opt for tap water with lemon in restaurants. Note: wait staff seem trained to always supply a plastic straw with every drink (probably so you don’t notice the lipstick on the rim of the glass), so remember to request no straw with your drink.

3) Recycle or Reuse Materials

Plastic can be recycled and you will find that when you start recycling you at least save money on trash bags. Many containers can be washed out and reused (though they should be sterilized with apple cider vinegar). Note that only the higher grade plastics can be reused.

4) Choose Products with Biodegradable Plastic

Now many plastic cups along with packaging peanuts and other supplies are available in a biodegradable form. Companies like Ecosafe and Natur-Tec are providing real solutions to the plastic problem.

5) Repair, Sell or Upgrade Gadgets

Many people run out and buy the latest new cell phone or iPod more often than needed, discarding their old phones in the rubbish where they not only add to plastic landfill but also leak out various other contaminants like Mercury. Meanwhile older components, while larger, are often superior as they tend to be constructed of much more solid materials. By repairing your items you can keep things in top shape much longer. Tackle small problems when they arise. Take the time to fix things right. Buy used products when possible and sell your items when they are no longer needed. Prefer products that offer replacement parts.

6) Recycle Computer Parts

If you must discard items like monitors or printers, at least take them to an electronics recycler. Staples accepts old monitors, etc. for a small fee.

7) Use Cloth Grocery Bags

While this is more of a challenge for men as they look like pocketbooks, it is important to avoid bringing home so many plastic bags. Cloth bags can help. Some shoppers at the farmers market seem afraid to let any vegetables touch any other vegetables, insisting that each be individually wrapped. A better method is to use as few bags as possible, to reuse those taken, recycle them when they tear, and especially to avoid using them to begin with by bringing your own bag. Eventually this will save money as stores are considering charging for them.

8)Do Sweat the Small Stuff
The worst pieces of plastic are the tiny bits. These are the ones that birds, turtles and fish mistake for food and eat and then can’t pass them. Eventually these poor animals become full of plastic and they die of starvation, or they are consumed by larger animals and the process continues. After these animals die, the plastic is the only part that is left behind where it kills again.

9)Don’t be a Litter Bug
Many feel that if they don’t litter, they will be putting the garbage man out of a job. Some will simply chuck their used car batteries (full of sulfuric acid) into the woods behind their home. The truth is that this debris will persist for decades and humans leave enough of a footprint without adding insult to injury. In the 1970’s there were TV commercials with Woodsy Owl reminding us to “Give a Hoot Don’t Pollute”. In today’s corporate controlled media the best we get is talk about the Carbon Tax. Even the threat of Nuclear War is brushed aside by the media in favor of the War on Drugs, the War on Terror, and the War on Manners.

10)Clean up your Neighborhood Ponds
Many neighborhoods have small ponds containing water that is cleaner than their municipal tap water. These ponds are often teeming with fish and turtles that help keep them pure. Sadly however these ponds (and wildlife) are normally loaded with plastic debris. By taking 15 minutes each week, one person can really help clean up their neighborhood. The process is surprisingly relaxing and the animals will appreciate it. Do note that random passerby will think you are out on parole, so wearing an orange jumpsuit is not recommended. Ideally, organize a neighborhood trash pickup (nowadays that may require legal waivers in case participants obtain a boo boo).

References

GPGP Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Paci…

Plastic grades:
http://www.thegreenguide.com/doc/108/plastic

Have Your Say: 10 Ways to Reduce Plastic Consumption
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