Every time you pick up washing-up liquid or shampoo at the supermarket, you’re part of a larger environmental story. Recent data shows a shocking truth: of all the plastic bottles used for household items, less than half make it to recycling bins. Even worse, only 9% of the plastic ever produced has been recycled, and 19% has been incinerated.  The resulting impact of plastic on waterways and marine life is horrifying, with an estimated 12.7 million metric tons ending up in oceans each year.  The shampoo on store shelves likely contains palm oil, used to maintain hair’s natural oils. The … Continue reading What Your Plastic Bottles Are Doing to the Planet