Earth Day 2025 is approaching! Continuing last year’s theme, “Plastic vs. Planet,” this year’s theme is “Our Power, Our Planet.“ Reducing plastic use and adopting renewable energy are both crucial ways to contribute to the well-being of our planet. Among them, plastic reduction is something that every individual around the world can incorporate into their daily lives. However, not everyone grasps how to reduce plastic waste or its significance. According to 2023 data from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP), while 88% of companies acknowledge the importance of plastic waste reduction, a third have yet to set specific goals. If plastic production and usage rates persist, single-use plastics could contribute significantly to global greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, hindering net zero carbon goals.
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