TAKE PLASTIC OFF THE MENU

THANKS TO morning laziness, I usually don’t pack lunch for the office. Instead, it’s more convenient – and, of course, pricier – to head to the nearby Food Lover’s Market and revel in its range. I am a sucker for pesto penne.

When I reach for the takeaway-food packaging for my pasta, I’m not thinking of the impact my actions are having on the environment. Sadly, not many people are. Generally, it’s a single-use item that gets thrown away when I’m finished eating. This behaviour needs to change.

In geological terms, plastic is an extremely new phenomenon. It’s a lighter, cheaper, and more convenient solution to … well, almost everything. Mobile phones, car parts, furniture – all contain plastic, and the list of applications is nearly endless. With this phenomenon,