As the government unveils plans to introduce measures that will reduce pollution through the banning of certain plastics, we remind ourselves of the environmental responsibilities we must all share.
Right now, it’s estimated that there is close to 51 trillion pieces of plastic in the ocean — with more plastic than fish in the sea predicted by as early as 2050. That’s an incredibly sobering thought.
Thankfully, the tide seems to be turning.
If you’ve been keeping a close eye on the news lately — as everybody here at Purely Digital has been doing ever since those harrowing images from BBC’s Blue Planet — then you’re probably well aware of impending plans to ban the distribution of plastic straws, drink stirrers and cotton buds frequently finding their way into our oceans.
A must watch, just see what we are doing to our planet. Drowning in Plastic: https://t.co/yaIxbczU1u via @BBCiPlayer
— Andrew Edmondson (@purelyandy) 11 October 2018
So why are we talking about it here? Well, first of all, we think it’s something something worth shouting about! Yes, it’s important to highlight the somber issues — especially where the environment is concerned — but we think it’s equally important to champion the positives in a way that encourages others to get equally impassioned.
Secondly, it’s a positive reminder of the good that can be accomplished when everybody stands up and takes responsibility for the impact we all have on the planet; as businesses and as individuals. Corporate social responsibility is a hot issue in 2018 and more and more companies are combing efforts to help reduce waste and cut CO2 emissions. And we at Purely Digital are proud to be a certified Carbon Capture Company.
In the meantime, everybody at Team Purely will be doing their utmost to carefully reconsider their day-to-day plastic use; ditching the straws, stirrers, and disposable coffee cups in favour of reusable alternatives next time we go to Costa. We know you’ll be doing the same : )
