Germany Bans Single Use Plastic

Germany has announced a ban on the sale of a multitude of single-use and disposable items in a bid to reduce the amount of plastic and polystyrene waste in the environment.⁠⠀
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This includes things like plastic straws, polystyrene cups and boxes (think Cup-O-Noodles), single-use cutlery, plates, and stirring sticks.⁠⠀
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German Environmental Minister Schulze said the move was part of an effort to move away from “throw-away culture,” according to AP.⁠⠀
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The government’s ban will go into effect next year on July 3, 2021.⁠⠀
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The new plan also legislates the closure by 2022 of eight brown-coal operations—mostly located in economically depressed regions—as the number of jobs in renewable energy, which already generates 50% of Germany’s power, increase in those regions. - Good News Network⁠⠀
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A #RADNewWorld is plastic-free

A #RADNewWorld means no more plastic pollution. It is estimated that there will be more plastic than fish in the ocean by 2050 and micro plastics have been found in some of the most remote locations in the world (not to mention in our bodies). Most importantly — plastic is made from oil making it a planet killing fossil fuel. ⁠⠀
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Here are 5 tips to reduce your plastic use today:⠀
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1. Bring your own shopping bag⠀
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2. Stop buying bottled water⠀
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3. Bring your own thermos to the coffee shop⠀
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4. Choose cardboard over plastic bottles and bags⠀
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5. Say no to straws