BioRemedy

FAQ

What does Zero Waste actually mean?: According to the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), zero waste is: “the conservation of all resources by means of responsible production, consumption, reuse, and recovery of products, packaging, and materials without burning and with no discharges to land, water, or air that threaten the environment or human health.”

What does Eco-Friendly mean?: Eco-friendly quite literally means “not harmful to the environment”. Products, services, events, household items and more can be eco-friendly and generally means they have a lighter carbon footprint.

What is Plastic Pollution?: Simply put, plastic pollution is the mass accumulation of synthetic plastics in the environment to where they create a huge problem for the land, oceans, wildlife and human population.

What are Microplastics?: According to National Geographic, microplastics are small plastic waste particles that are often less than 1/5 of an inch in diameter. They are created by the sea, sunlight, wind and wave action breaking down plastics floating in bodies of water. “These so-called microplastics are spread throughout the water column and have been found in every corner of the globe, from Mount Everest, the highest peak, to the Mariana Trench, the deepest trough.”; Read the full article here: National Geographic

How is Plastic Pollution affecting our planet?: Plastic pollution is affecting every aspect of our planet! One of the biggest things it negatively impacts is the wildlife. Millions of animals are killed every year by plastic and most deaths are caused by starvation or entanglement. From birds, to fish, to land animals and more, nearly 700 species are known to be affected by plastics. According to National Geographic “seals, whales, turtles, and other animals are strangled by abandoned fishing gear or discarded six-pack rings.; Microplastics have been found in more than 100 aquatic species, including fish, shrimp, and mussels destined for our dinner plates. In many cases, these tiny bits pass through the digestive system and are expelled without consequence. But plastics have also been found to have blocked digestive tracts or pierced organs, causing death. Stomachs so packed with plastics reduce the urge to eat, causing starvation.”; Plastics also take at least 400 years to break down, meaning it won’t be leaving our environment anytime soon.

How can I help?: It’s no fun to learn about sad stuff that’s happening to our planet and it’s easy to think “I’m just one person, how can what I do REALLY make that big of a difference?”. Just remember, it starts with just ONE person! Changing your lifestyle takes time, try replacing some of your regular household products with reusable ones instead.; Reusable grocery bags (bye-bye plastic bags!) are a great place to start! Stainless steel drinking straws, reusable water bottles, and bamboo eating utensils are great next steps. Pretty soon your friends will notice your nifty new sustainable glass drinking bottle and want to be cool like you (yes, I’m speaking from personal experience). There you have it — you’ve already made a difference!; There are also many plastic-free and zero-waste solutions available today with companies, organizations and individuals continuously working on solutions to this major issue. Movies, documentaries and podcasts have been made to help educate us and there are also many non-profits and groups people can join to help make a difference. Head over to our Resources page for some great recommendations!