Rethink Plastic?


Rethink Plastic?
https://twitter.com/tjy511/status/953395126344323073
   Hey Everyone! I am happy to be here again to discuss what is happening to our beautiful home, because nothing is perfect and awareness is important. Indeed, I hope you guys are doing well and making better choices, no pressure. 
https://theplastic-project.com/2016/08/01/the-economy-of-recycling-plastic/
   I am sure everyone know the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle) and this is great to know we are helping to make a positive change. However, according to Sirena Bergman, there is an error in recycling and I want to suggest we use a 4th R called ‘Rethink’. In her article, the carry-home message is, “recycling is an easy cop-out for governments and large corporations, but the truth is that we have to take very different action if we want to stop irreversibly poisoning the planet.”1 
   When I think about it, business is business and if there is a barrier to income generated such as plastic straw bans, companies don’t care as long as there is profitability. So we need to see to see the impact of our actions and listen to people like Sirena Bergman who say enough is enough. As the saying goes, prevention is better than cure, won’t it be better if plastic was not in the equation? Furthermore, I know it will be difficult to make this transition, but anything is possible as long as we are willing to make a change.
Chairman of SMWCOL Shamshad Mohammed, left, the company’s CEO Ronald Roach, centre and Terry-Anne Carter La Fon look at the recycling material during a tour of SMWCOL Beverage Containers Recycling facilities at Namdevco compound, Sea Lots, Trinidad, earlier this year. PICTURE SHIRLEY BAHADUR
http://www4.guardian.co.tt/news/2018-06-27/swmcol-ceo-recycling-no-longer-option


1.https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/plastic-waste-wish-recycling-bins-black-environment-green-shopping-a8548736.html



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