RED CHAIR PRESS Take a Closer Look at Plastic by JoAnn Early Macken Content Consultant Patty Moore President CEO Moore Recycling Associates Sonoma CA TM
1 How Did We Get to This Point 4
It’s everywhere Chances are something nearby is made of plastic It’s everywhere and for good reasons Plastic is convenient It’s versatile And it’s inexpensive Many things that used to be made of glass metal or leather now come in plastic Walk down the aisles in a grocery store You’ll see shelves full of plastic jars bags and bottles Peanut butter and jelly Catsup and mustard Yogurt and cheese Bread grapes and salad greens You can see them through clear plastic Milk in a plastic jug is light and easy to pour And less food is wasted because it stays fresh longer Your shopping cart might be plastic too At home toddlers drink from sturdy plastic cups Dolls blocks and tub duckies are plastic Blenders and coff ee makers have plastic parts Plastic keeps picnic food cool in coolers Car seats bike helmets and air bags all help keep us safe Magazines in the mail Plastic bags protect their covers 5
