Recycle, reduce, and reuse. Right? I think at times during our busy lives walking down the street or driving down the road we look down and see plastic. Typically, plastic bags, bottles, and straws are often coming from our favorite fast-food chains or supermarkets. If you think there is a lot of trash in the streets, you should look at our landfills or even the seas. It seems like most people around the world are starting to understand the impact of these plastics which aren't biodegradable nor can they be turned into compost. However, what we are beginning to see is a global reaction to pollution that comes from plastic and improper waste disposal.
Read MoreThe Great Pacific Trash Patch was discovered in the late ’80s, it is a collection of plastics that is covering a vast portion of the Pacific between Hawaii and California. Some estimate there will be more plastic in the sea than fish before the end of the century. Think about this, since the 1940s, only 9 percent was of the plastic produced was recycled, 12 percent was incinerated, 30 percent is still in use, and the rest is garbage!
Read MoreIn an attempt to make a better and cleaner world, the sneaker industry has come through to save us all. These companies are making sustainable fashion that actually looks good. I’ll be honest when I first heard of sneakers made of recycled plastic and resin my thoughts were a bit grim. Instantly I thought about the types of sandals Jesus would wear or fashion straight out of a “Mad Max” film. The design of sustainable fashion is now cutting edge technology that combines futuristic design and eco friendly materials.
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