The View on the Environment - LG

PLASTIC People use plastic everyday. But do they realize how much it's effecting our planet? Plastic bags are made with petroleum. Petroleum for those who don't know is natural gases and other chemicals. It is toxic towards our environment, which means it's poisonous. Plastic can be prevented in all sorts of ways. There are many alternatives like using reusable bags, not getting a plastic cup or straw when you go places. Next time you want to buy a plastic item, think where it might end up next. There is potential that it could even end up inside your body in certain cases. The ocean animals swallow the plastic, and the humans for example will eat fish that could have trash inside their body, and who knows, it could be in yours next.  CORAL REEFS Coral reefs are being destroyed not only from plastic in the ocean, but from oil and fertilizer too. Coral reefs may only cover less than 1% of all Earth, but millions of people rely on them, such as with food. A b...

The world is our home. All the animals, mountains, forests, national parks, lakes and oceans are what makes this world so amazing. Everything in this world was created for a reason, and now it's all getting destroyed. People don't think about how big of a impact their trash can have on the environment. Day after day, more and more trash are being thrown on this earth. There are so many ways people can help. It starts with you, and right now. Together, everyone can help improve the economy one step at a time. A little contribution from everyone can make a HUGE difference. It can all start with recycling. If you recycle, the plastic will be transformed into other products, instead of getting placed in the ocean and killing ocean animals causing them to sufficate and die. Next time you are about to use a plastic cup, or plastic straw, think about the environment you are killing. There are different alternatives for everything. You can use a reusable cup, and a metal straw inst...