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Single-Use Plastic Harms the Environment Marine Debris - Photo Credit: National Park Service Plastic bags, straws, toothbrushes, food wrappers, take-out containers are single-use plastic items that end-up getting thrown out. All plastics are made of non-renewable resources that do not decompose making them harmful to the environment. Plastic items also pollute the ocean and cause harm to wildlife. Plastic materials are made from either crude oil or natural gas both are non-renewable resources. Because plastic items do not decompose in nature, they pile up an pollute. Did you know there are over 8 million metric tons of plastic in the ocean? And did you know that each year over 27 million tons of plastic is dumped in the landfills? Plastic pollution can harm wildlife directly and by destroying their habitat. Mistaking it for food, wildlife can ingest plastic debris. In the oceans, plastic pollution can entangle and kill marine life . Plastic pollution also damages the habitat o

THREE EFFECTIVE WAYS TO REDUCE WATER USAGE Saving water is as easy as 1, 2, 3. One - use less water. Two - retrofit kitchen and bathroom fixtures. Three - use Energy Star appliances. We let the water run and do not even realize we are doing it. Our fixtures and old appliances use more water per minute than necessary. Read on to discover three effective tips to save water. Switch to Energy Star appliances The idea behind Energy Star appliances is saving energy, water, and preventing waste. The Energy Star seal approval is awarded to a variety of products that meet strike government standards. Products receiving the Energy Star approval include appliances, electronics, and building products. For instance, a way to reduce your energy and water consumption and costs is to switch to an Energy Star certified clothes washer . According to the EPA , Energy Star products use a quarter of the energy than a conventional clothes washer and use about a third of the water. For a list of th