The true costs of plastic packaging: How plastic cereal and beverage packaging is harming the health of our planet
Plastic packaging is widely used in today's convenience-oriented environment because it is affordable and useful. However, this practical appearance hides a serious environmental cost. Beverage bottles, cereal boxes and other plastic food packaging are damaging our ecosystems and have a long-term impact on the world's health. This article examines the impact of plastic packaging on soil, water and air ecosystems and explains why immediate change is needed. The composition of plastics and their input into ecosystems What is contained in plastic packaging? Polyethylene (PE), polystyrene (PS) and polyethylene terephthalate (PET) are common materials used in plastic packaging for cereals and beverages. These materials were chosen because they are flexible, durable and food-safe. Because of these properties, they are also extremely resistant to decay in nature. The exploration of ecosystems The improper disposal of plastic packaging causes it to break down into smaller pieces. Sunli...