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3 Zero Waste Issues that may surprise you - Tip No3 for a Waste Free 2019
Did you know that chewing gum contains plastic?! I was rather shocked myself. Are you someone who likes gum? You may want to change this habit.
So traditionally chewing gum what made with chicle which is a natural gum that is made from tree sap. These days however most gum manufacturers have replaced chicle with polyethylene and polyvinyl acetate. Disgusting right?
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4) Practice awareness for every purchase
Next time you go shopping try to pay real attention to what you buy. Question the manufacturers packaging methods; is it necessary? Did they use excessive packaging? Can it be recycled? If you feel that the manufacturer did use excessive packaging ask yourself if you really need this product ~ is there something else you could buy instead that would be a better option?