The world produces 250 million tons of plastic waste every year - equivalent to 42 Great Pyramids of Giza.
But what happens to the plastic that can’t be recycled? It ends up in our oceans threatening marine life, on our beaches, or in a landfill. And now the problem is so massive that some countries have taken to burning their plastic … which will only make climate change worse!
Not only does plastic waste pose risks to wildlife and clog our waterways, but burning plastic produces a whole host of health risks. Burning plastic creates fine particle pollution raising the risk of heart disease, respiratory issues, and neurological problems - causing 7 million deaths per year.
The United States produces a huge amount of plastic waste every single year. It ends up in our waterways and environment, posing a hazard to animals and degrading into microplastics that end up in our food and water supply.
The fundamental issue is plastic production and our dependence on single-use plastics like grocery bags and plastic bottles. Plastic, burned or not, is harmful to our environment and our health and we must reduce our dependence on these products.
Thanks to your help in 2022, SEEC PAC was able to re-elect over 95% of our pro-environment members to the U.S. House of Representatives — defying the odds on a night where Democrats lost seats. Now we are counting on you to help our SEEC members pass climate, clean energy and environmental justice policies in the 118th Congress while we continue fighting for a sustainable future. But if you'd like to receive fewer emails, we understand. You can click here to only get our most important messages, or you can unsubscribe.
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