But the sight of products in plastic packaging lining the shelves is making her question the impact she has in helping to reduce plastic waste. Since the ban on dine-in and the pivot to ordering online, plastic food containers have become ubiquitous. While awareness of plastic waste — especially imported plastic — had increased, this has not necessarily impacted personal habits, she said. “Most disposable face masks contain plastic and its widespread use has increased plastic waste,” she said. However, recycling should always be the last option as contaminated single-use plastic products cannot be recycled.

Source: The Star August 03, 2021 23:50 UTC