living in a plastic-free planet

Ever imagined what it would be like to live in a plastic-free planet? That may not be entirely possible in the 21st century, but there are steps every person and nation can do now to dramatically reduce the negative impact of plastics on the environment and resources.

Reduction of plastic use, waste segregation, proper waste disposal, plus several timely tips and insights that can guide people in undertaking simple steps to help save the planet take central focus in the latest issue of the Healthy Options Lifestyle News Digest.

In the Publisher’s Page, editor-in-chief Romy Sia stated that through the special issue, Healthy Options hopes to educate, enlighten, and empower individuals on what they can do at home (and at work) “to reduce the menace of plastic.” The Healthy Options Lifestyle News Digest zeroes in on the effect of the nonstop and ever-increasing plastic problem on marine ecosystems.

With close to nine million tons of plastics making their way into oceans all over the world every passing year, thousands of marine life, which get entangled in them or mistake them for food, perish. Hundreds of thousands of sea birds that ingest plastic likewise suffer. Read “Plastic Ocean – The New Killing Fields” for a more comprehensive view of the far-reaching dangers to both marine species and to people, of the massive plastic pollution problem.

Microplastics that emanate from synthetic clothes and washing liquids likewise present a terrifying scenario. Flip the pages of the Healthy Options Lifestyle

News Digest and glean insights from the article, “Microplastics: Be Very Afraid.”

The news digest is packed with several other informative articles, including “Plastic Recycling Symbols – Get to Know Them,” “10 Plastics – Items You Can Give Up Right Now,” and “Start With Better Waste Segregation.”

Opt for eco-friendly products and practices. For natural product finds, visit Healthy Options. For useful health tips, visit http:// www.healthyoptions.com.ph/ newsdigest.