6 Innovative Ways Different Countries Are Saving Our Planet From Waste

Every 2 hours we throw away enough garbage to fill the largest container ship in the world. And while more and more people are starting to think green today, we still need to find new solutions to the problem of pollution. Fortunately, our imagination has no limits, and modern technology can also help us bring new ideas to life.

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1. Newspaper that can be planted.

While we tend to use digital sources of information more than traditional sources these days, there are still tons of paper that get wasted every day. To solve this problem, a Japanese designer named Yoshinaka Ono invented a special 100% biodegradable "green" paper containing plant seeds. The concept was adopted by the Mainichi newspaper.

2. Rewards for plastic bottles.

A special type of machine that can add credits to your subway card has been installed in Istanbul and Beijing. You simply insert a plastic bottle or an aluminum can into the machine and it will immediately crush the item and you will get additional bonuses for both you and the environment.

3. Old mascara for small animals.

If you run out of mascara, do not rush to throw away the entire bottle. Instead, clean the wand in warm soapy water, put it in a Ziploc bag, and send it to the New Arc Rescue Center in Scotland. At this center, workers use mascara to comb small animals to remove ticks and fleas.

4. Soft wet wipes.

The vast majority of wet wipes on supermarket shelves are made from polypropylene, which is a type of plastic. Of course, you shouldn't flush them down the toilet, but unfortunately, most people neglect this rule and their drains get clogged from time to time. Wet wipes made by the British company Natracare are the first exception to this rule. The company guarantees that its wipes are eco-friendly and environmentally friendly. It is currently the only product in the UK to be 'Fine to Flush' certified.

5. Avocado cutlery.

Mexican company Biofase makes knives, forks, spoons, and straws from bioplastic made from discarded avocado pits. This new bioplastic can be absorbed by nature and decompose within a few years. Thus, it does not pollute the environment and, on the contrary, becomes useful for the Earth again.

6. Exchange of cups.

Canada's CUPPY cup sharing program is trying to reduce single-use litter by offering you unlimited access to reusable cups for as little as $5 a year. The process is very simple - you pay money to join the program, then you order at a cafe and take a cup with you. All you need to do after you've had your drink is find a participating store or cafe to return the cup.