Re: October 1, 2023 Letter to the Editor, “Recycling plastic is not enough and incinerator is not and answer”
I totally agree that we need to reduce the use of plastic. It requires love and care of people on this planet who suffer from pollution. Plastic waste degrades the environment instead of enjoyment of nature. Simple actions below can reduce plastic pollution right away.
- Carry your own bottle of water. Plastic bottles are ubiquitous in board rooms and conference centers.
- Take reusable bags when you go for any shopping.
- Carry reusable containers to avoid Styrofoam boxes for take-out food from restaurants.
- Avoid using plastic plates, straws, spoons, and knives.
According to Bloomberg, a Virginia-based Trex Co. turns plastic from drop off programs for plastic into decking material and lumber. A few companies are willing to pay higher costs to use recycled plastic. According to its executive David Heglas, “all the claims the companies are making are just greenwashing.”
Reduction of plastic is our best option for better air quality.
Project Manager, City of Austin and Member, Austin Metro Chapter, Citizens’ Climate Lobby
Published by the Austin American-Statesman (without the Bloomberg paragraph)
October 8, 2023
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