Hi, everybody! Today we are going to discuss something amazing for you, boys and girls – popcorn bucket. Have you ever used a paper plate or maybe a plastic plate on a picnic or a party? If yes, then you have had some experience with disposable plates. These plates help us in many ways and are very useful, but have you ever thought how they can harm our planet? Well, don’t worry, we are also going to find out how we can choose the plates that are not harmful and how to throw away the dangerous ones correctly. Ready to begin? Disposable plates are convenient. They can be used at many events, parties, banquets, picnics, get-togethers, and others. For example, there is no need to use crockery outside – it is very inconvenient and risky since the glass might fall and break. You don’t need to wash it after usage – just wrap the plate in a newspaper, and put them outside. What do you think about this convenience?
So, here comes an alternative to disposable plates. If the recyclable nature of biodegradable plates, stop using plastic or paper plates which may hurt. The biodegradable plates come from natural resources, which mean they are made out of plants and other material in nature. For instance, these materials can be cornstarch, sugarcane or bamboo. The main thing that we love about the biodegradable plates is that they will naturally decompose in land and convert it to soil. This means that the use of biodegradable plates can maintain the good condition of our planet!
Disposable plates are easy and fast to use but they do huge damage to our environment. Plates made of plastics are some of the worst types, as they can take a few hundred years to decompose. When they eventually decompose, they can leach toxic chemicals into soil & water that plants, animals or we do not want! Paper plates are slightly better than plastic, but they still consume a LOT of resources to produce. In simple word it means paper plate is dangerous to trees and forests.
Most popcorn container go into the dumps, where we put rubbish. These plates occupy a large space in landfills and contaminate the earth. This pollution contaminates and the soil gets infected, which makes it hard for new plants to sprout. We need to not just be concerned about what goes in our daily rubbish collection when so much more effects the world we live in.
Plates from bamboo, sugarcane or wheat straw are available in the market. These plates are durable, aesthetically pleasing and environmentally friendly. Another good option is the plates made from recycled materials. One example is paper plates that are made from post-consumer paper. The best thing about the plates is that they can be recycled again after you have used them, which results in less waste as well. With these wise selections, you can have your meal and eat it too (without feeling bad about the environmental consequences).
Please do not toss away your disposable plates to the trash just like that when you are all done! Well, there are eco-friendly ways to dispose of them. You are able to compost them if you utilized plates that were made from bio degradable products. A compost bin converts food waste, vegetable peelings and other organic materials into soil enrichment. You can throw your biodegradable plates out with your compost at home or take them to a composting facility where they will be able to break down correctly. Depending on how you store them and what environmental factors are present, there is a chance that biodegradable plates will return to the soil in weeks or months.
If you opted for paper or plastic plates, see if your recycling program accepts them. Therefore, you can recycle them if they are dry and clean. You should check your local recycling rules about what types of plates can be recycled and how. However, if you cannot recycle or compost your plates then you are to place it in the garbage bin. But note that next time you are going to enjoy the party or a picnic, try using biodegradable plates instead!