Massachusetts to Ban Buying Single-Use Plastics To Protect Biodiversity, Health

With the growing concern about plastic waste, Massachusetts is expected to sign an executive order banning the purchase of single-use plastic in the state agencies.

Gov. Maura Healey announced the initiative, helping to prevent the plastic impacts on ecosystems, biodiversity and human health.

Plastic pollution has been a significant concern, causing severe effects on animals and humans. Plastic shards can harm aquatic animals, likely to suffer from starvation or death.

As a result, the commitment of people and government is essential to drive change and reduce the problem of plastic waste.

Massachusetts to Ban Buying Single-Use Plastics

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Single-use plastic cutlery. Massachusetts is expected to sign an executive order banning the buying of single-use plastics in state agencies, according to Gov. Maura Healey. The initiative will help to reduce the plastic pollution impacts on ecosystems.

According to recent reports, Gov. Maura Healey announced they would stop purchasing disposable plastics. An executive order will be signed to ban single-use plastics in state agencies.

Single-use plastics can be used only once. People will throw the plastic after using it, which could cause an alarming global problem.

The initiative will help reduce the plastic waste aggravated by single-use plastics, especially when plastic use enters the world's oceans.

It can also help to protect the biodiversity in Massachusetts, which is also affected by climate change.

Part of the biodiversity conservation target is to help animals become resilient to climate change's impacts.

According to reports, the biodiversity threats in Massachusetts include the following:

Habitat loss and fragmentation
Human disturbance
Extreme weather events

As a result, the restoration and protection efforts will help improve the declining wildfire and save species populations from possible decline.

Massachusetts is home to unique wildlife and ecosystems. The area has amazing national parks, showing rare mammals and aquatic animals, especially the Bobcats. Other species found in the region are the following:

Beavers
Nine species of bats
Native New England Cottontail and Eastern Cottontail
Coyotes
Deer
Fisher cats
Foxes
Raccoons and otters

Also Read: Keeping Oceans Healthy: Five Habits People Can Help

How to help with plastic pollution in oceans

People can also help address the growing plastic pollution problems in their communities or areas. Being environment-friendly can transform changes in seas and other bodies of water polluted by plastics.

Don't buy single-use plastics.

Single-use plastic can contribute to the significant problem of plastic waste. Americans should avoid buying single-use plastic in their daily use. Environment-friendly cups, bags and others are also helpful.

For example, bringing your own reusable water can mitigate the massive plastic bottles when you go for a grocery, having your bag is also suggested, instead of a plastic bag.

Reducing your plastic use is also essential. People should not also use products with microbeads.

Don't throw plastic anywhere.

Never throw plastic anywhere or on the beach because it could enter the ocean. Be responsible for throwing in designated areas.

Join plastic cleanup initiatives.

Americans should also consider joining plastic cleanup projects or groups.