Just 9% of global plastic is recycled and even in countries where waste is sorted into recycling bins, the vast majority of plastics end up in landfills or incinerators. Photo: Md Rafayat Haque Khan/ZUMA Press Wire/dpa
Plastic fasting follows the same concept as normal fasting, but instead of giving up sweets or alcohol, plastic is avoided, even if it's just for a limited period of time. It's worth remembering that we also ingest plastic through our food and water – and not just in small quantities."A study by the University of Newcastle found that people ingest up to five grammes of plastic a week," says Thomas Fischer from the campaign group Environmental Action Germany ."That's roughly equivalent to a shredded credit card.
This will not only save you plastic, but also extra money. Unpackaged shops, weekly markets and organic food shops often offer sustainable food and make plastic fasting easier. Look carefully at the contents of cosmetics and hygiene products, because they often contain plastics."In products such as toothpaste, shower gel and cleaning products, solid microplastics are now banned throughout the EU," says Fischer."Microplastics can be found in shampoo, shower gel and scrubs, among other things. Manufacturers use plastic as an abrasive to whiten teeth. Detergents and cleaning agents can contain liquid or semi-solid plastic.
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