Positive Change

There is a positive change in our company in terms of being green. We were surprised when our company starts distributing a very cute stainless steel mug. We thought that it is an early Christmas gift but it is not, it turns out to be a replacement to the disposable plastic cup that we are using for drinking. We are consuming approximately 1,000 plastic cup everyday; this will be a big reduction in the company's waste and carbon emission. It is sad that it is not a welcome development for some, because it is inconvenient for them to bring the mug everyday and they feel that the company only wants to save money. Though money might be the real reason by for doing so, but they should think the benefits of it to the environment and later on to them. This should be praised and imitated by other company, because the more people not using plastic cup, the better for the environment and us.

And according to study, plastic bottles, cups and any other plastic container contains chemical that is harmful to human. Plastic contains Bisphenol A (BPA) chemical which can cause harm to the brain and reproductive system. Plastic also contain benzene and vinyl chloride which are known to cause cancer, while many others are gases and liquid hydrocarbons that vitiate earth and air. Plastic resins themselves are flammable and have contributed considerably to several accidents worldwide. And how about to our environment, once they become litter, plastic bags find their way into our waterways, parks, beaches, and streets. And, if they are burned, they infuse the air with toxic fumes. Being a non-biodegradable substance, composed of toxic chemicals, plastic pollutes earth, air and water.

So stop thinking negative, the removal of plastic cup is not a reduction in our benefits but rather an additional intangible benefits that is very beneficial to our environment and to our body as well. Imagine how much we will spend in hospitalization due to the sickness that we may get from plastic cup and polluted environment. And who knows, the money that our company were able to save will be added to the salary or benefits that they are giving to us.