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Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.

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We will explore some key solutions to address the problem of plastic pollution. These proposals seek to offer practical and effective approaches to combat this increasingly urgent environmental problem.  Use reusable bags: bring your own reusable cloth bags or bags when you go shopping instead of using disposable plastic bags.  Avoid single-use water bottles: opt for reusable water bottles and fill them at home before leaving.  Bulk shopping: reduce the use of plastic packaging when buying bulk products instead of packaged products.  Say no to sorbets: avoid the use of plastic sorbets and opt for sorbets made of metal, glass or biodegradable materials.  Choose products with sustainable packaging: look for products with paper packaging, cardboard packaging or other biodegradable or recyclable materials instead of plastic.  Recycle properly: make sure you recycle the plastic correctly according to local recycling instructions.  Supports legislation: supp...
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The Devastating Consequences of Plastics

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It is incredible the amazing amount of plastic that is discarded annually in the Dominican Republic, causing this to clog the sewers and then flood the streets of our island. Also, after this our floods become dirty and, in many cases, due to floods both material and biodiversity are lost. “Plastic pollution represents for the Dominican Republic "a great barrier" to the proper management of ecosystems and coastal and Marine resources of the island.” Said the deputy minister of coastal resources of the ministry of environment, Jose Ramon Reyes. The deputy minister of coastal resources of the ministry of environment highlights how the excessive presence of plastics creates significant obstacles to the proper management and conservation of these precious natural environments on the island. It is a call to action to address this problem with concrete and sustainable measures. Save Our Planet Earth It's The Only One We Have.  Catch you later, alligator!  🐊😘
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More Planet Less Plastic

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In the Dominican Republic, one of the main causes of this problematic is the lack of education about the culture of recycling, also the lack of sustainable and ecological politics.  Another consequence is its versatility, durability and low production cost, which makes it attractive for packaging, containers and other products. Which makes its greater production and greater consumption. "In the case of the Dominican Republic, approximately 88 thousand tons of plastic waste are generated per year, of which barely 22 thousand are managed, the rest being contaminated the environment, the Caribbean Sea and rivers." According to the newspaper Diario Libre in its article published in 2022 by Karina Jimenez. This quote highlights the worrisome situation of plastic waste management in the Dominican Republic. The large amount of plastic generated annually, combined with the lack of proper management, results in serious environmental pollution in the country, including its bodies of wa...
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Do you know how the plastic is affected the Dominican Republic?

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The plastic has had an important impact in the Dominican Republic mainly in the environment.  This is due to the accumulation of plastic waste of beaches, rivers and urban areas has caused serious problems for the ecosystem, mainly in the marine ecosystem and the urban areas.  Have you ever heard about the causes of this problematic? In the next post we'll talk about them...Catch you later, alligator! 🐊 😘. 
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