The Issues Plastics were developed in the early 20th century and were environmentally important, replacing ivory, tortoiseshell, horn and other plant and animal products. By the 1960's plastic had gone from being used in durable items to widespread use including disposable plastic packaging. Every piece of plastic ever produced still remains somewhere in the earth today. In the last half of the 20th century over 1 billion tonnes of plastic was produced. This figure has already doubled in the first ten years of this century. See the rest at : http://www.plasticfreejuly.org/the-issues.html The issue is real, plastic is not the answer. Small differences in your daily life can cause an industry to change. Say NO to single use #peoplenotplastic #plasticisnotforcharity #saynotosingleuse #nextgeneration #reuseit Say no to large and small water bottle companies. Bring a darn cup to Starbucks for the iced frappa-whatever. Seriously, we need to downsize the convenience. #bringthecanteen #rockthatreusable #dumbplastic Say no to #aquahydrate #peoplewater #nikawater #thankyouwater #cocacola #changeyourbrandsavealife #dropfordrop #gatorade#grestpacificgarbagepatch