How to Reduce Plastic Waste

Plastic waste is a big problem, though one most consumers don't think about often or even periodically. Collectively, we "throw out" tons of junk garbage each and every year, and, it's got to go somewhere. Trouble is, with so many disposable products, it's very difficult to deal with all that waste. Junk removal services cart away sizeable loads on a daily basis, but, that only transfers plastic waste from one location to another. Currently, under 35 percent of households and fewer than 10 percent of businesses in the United States recycle, according to the Environmental Protection Agency. This is just one reason why it's important to know how to reduce plastic waste.

How to Reduce Plastic Waste

It takes only five plastic bottles to create enough fiber to manufacture a single square foot of carpet. The same number of plastic bottles is enough fiber to stuff a ski jacket full. American households throw out an astonishing 2.5 plastic bottles each and every year. If just a single ton of plastic were recycled, it would create enough energy generated by a two-person household for an entire year. Some junk is easy to deal with, like yard waste disposal. It can be used to compost, to create new items, or burned for warmth (provided it's not toxic or dangerous).

Plastic is found in virtually everything these days. Your food and hygiene products are packaged in it. Your car, phone and computer are made from it. And you might even chew on it daily in the form of gum. While most plastics are touted as recyclable, the reality is that they're "downcycled." A plastic milk carton can never be recycled into another carton — it can be made into a lower-quality item like plastic lumber, which can't be recycled. --Woman’s Day.com

Conversely, other junk is very difficult to dispose of properly. For instance, when you are dealing with a foreclosure clean out, there are a number of obstacles to contend with from start to finish. Appliance disposal is one of the biggest problems because no one wants something in poor condition. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to lessen your own household's plastic waste. Here are some helpful suggestions for how to reduce plastic waste:

• Shop with reusable bags. If you're wondering why retailers are turning to reusable bags away from plastic shopping bags, it's because of the sheer amount of waste generated. When you shop with reusable bags, you are lessening the amount of plastic waste and have less throw out.
• Forgo drinking bottled water. We all know there's no magic in bottled water; in fact, the water coming out of your tap is probably just as good of quality as local municipalities have high standards. If you still want better water, use an insulated container and fill it with filtered water.
• Buy regular household needs in bulk. While it's convenient to buy small units, it creates more waste in your home to throw away. To save money and make fewer trips to the store, buy products in bulk. It's less expensive and creates less plastic waste in your household.
• Purchase boxed products rather than bottled. If you have the option to buy boxed products instead of bottled products, do so and reduce plastic waste. When you purchase boxed products, it's easier to recycle and/or dispose of cardboard over plastic.

When you have a lot of plastic waste and need to dispose of it without any hassle, just phone 800-737-5923 or visit Pro Junk Dispatch. We not only provide plastic waste disposal but also, many other services, such as appliance removal and total property clean outs.