Across the globe there are found large wastelands of plastic bottles. This is mostly evident at what used to be scenic locations once upon a time, and have been converted into popular picnic spots. People do not pay heed to the environmental damage and have a tendency to dump plastic plates and bottles among other refuse in these places, thereby further converting them into wastelands. Moreover, we also see empty plastic bottles being strewn across the city roads.
All this shows mankind’s negligence towards protecting our planet.
Firstly, it is important to understand the need for recycling plastic bottles at homes. One can regularly wash the empty water/ soft drink bottles and reuse to carry water/ juice etc., if needed. This will create a sense of saving instead of wasting amongst all.
Then again, it is common knowledge that tap water is drinkable in most parts of the world. Hence, is it necessary to buy expensive water bottles whenever one travels? The tap water can be filled in recycled plastic bottles. This will reduce the wastage and help in bringing ecological balance.
However, the soft drink and water giants continue to produce bio-bottles in their attempt to cut carbon emissions and be environment friendly. They cannot comprehend that this would lead to unnecessarily expensive purchases and thereby insurmountable amounts of wastage, because human beings are habitually wasteful.
Does this mean that since the bottles are 100% recyclable, we are allowed to continue this practice? Or should we rectify our old habits before it’s too late?
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