In 2018, theEnvironmental Protection Agencydetermined that, on average, Americans produced 4.9 pounds of trash per day.
In 1960, it was 2.68 pounds per person per day.
All that trash has a negative impact on the planet, from drivingclimate changeto harming wildlife, viaEarth Day.
One of the biggest issues is plastic, particularly single-use plastic, perUnited Nations Environment Programme.
One way of making things better is swapping out single-use plastic for more sustainable options.
The List asked her why it’s so crucial for skincare to be plastic-free.
“Plastics that are recycled have a finite lifespan,” Poe said.
Selecting packaging that can be endlessly recycled or refilled helps to keep plastics out of the environment."
Glass is another potential endlessly recyclable item.
There are some specialized companies that will take hard to recycle items and recycle them, likeTerraCycle.
