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Unit 1 Saving the earth
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Plastic is a convenience, but both regular and micro plastics can hurt the environment. Therefore, action must be taken to reduce their use.
There are many d 1 ways to reduce your plastic use at home. To begin with, be sure to properly recycle everything you can and throw away what you can’t, such as plastic cups and dishes. If you’d like to take further steps to make your home free from plastics, consider using simple alternatives(替代品) to everyday products like personal care items. For example, a m 2 of baking soda vinegar, hot water and lemon can effectively replace traditional cleaners that come in harmful plastic bottles.
Shopping may be one of the hardest things to do when trying to avoid plastic. Replacing plastic shopping bags with reusable ones is a good s 3 , and there is much more you can do. Before you walk out of the door, make sure you have an accurate shopping list with e 4 what you will need or eat. This will not only reduce food waste but also the amount of plastic packaging you throw away every year.
Believe it or not, it is possible to avoid plastics while on vacation. You may book one of the hotels that have l 5 the use of plastics. These hotels hardly provide guests with the plastics that can only be used once. As for take-home gifts, don’t buy products made from plastics. Stick to buying those made from natural materials like metals or plants. Or i 6 , give up traditional gifts completely and give someone a picture you took yourself, which can be more special for the purpose of helping the planet.
It seems like a difficult task to take all the actions immediately, so begin small and take larger steps towards a plastic-free life. Don’t be afraid to share your stories with others. While a s 7 person’s effort wouldn’t make much difference, only many people’s actions can change the world for the better. If