Welcome to Plastic For A Cause, where we challenge the status quo with wit and solutions. Dive in (not literally!) as we trace plastic's wild ride, demystify its current reputation, and share what we're actually doing to make a difference.
In 1869, inventors turned to chemistry to save elephants from ivory poaching—hence, plastic’s heroic debut. It was a material so versatile and durable that by the mid-1900s, the world declared plastic a blessing, powering industries and homes, and advertised as “a way to a better life.”
Plastic started as savior, not villain.
Yes, oceans are salty and undrinkable. But they're also vital for life on Earth.
Plastic gave us convenience—but it's time to pay attention and act.