Approaching ZERO
Reusable Produce Bags
At Approaching Zero organization, our goal is to create eco-friendly communities that cater to reducing plastic pollution through better consumer choices. Purchase our reusable bags at manufacturing cost to support a cleaner environment.
About Us
Approaching Zero is a non-profit organization that focuses on reducing dependency on single-use plastics in the growing consumerism. Our mission is to make alternatives to single-use plastics more accessible within local communities.
Avneet
... the founder
Avneet graduated with Bachelor of Science, majoring in Environmental Science, and minoring in Biology and Chemistry. Her education and passion for environmentalism has motivated her to establish Approaching Zero in order to promote sustainability and spread green thinking.
The Vision
Specifically, we provide reusable fabric produce bags to community members as an alternative to the clear plastic bag rolls that are available in grocery aisles. While, reusable grocery tote bags are being adopted by a greater number of consumers, single-use produce bags still remain an issue. Our eco-friendly produce bags are offered at the manufacturing cost in order to support affordability for a greater number of community members.
In order to encourage better consumer choices, we also strive to educate the community on the current implications of poor waste management and the positive impact small lifestyle changes can make in reducing our environmental impact. The vision is to facilitate reflection on our personal impact, promote use of eco-friendly products, as well as encourage implementation of the three R’s (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle). Together, we can be the change we hope to see, fostering a cleaner planet.
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Purchase the Approaching Zero produce bags in order to further fund the production, delivery, and promotion of eco-friendly produce bags.
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Purchase the Approaching Zero produce bags in order to further fund the production, delivery, and promotion of eco-friendly produce bags.
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The Plastic Problem
“Recycling isn’t enough on its own. We have to target the problem at the root – production and demand. Lets choose alternatives where we can.”
– Avneet Ghotra
Human Contribution
Packaging is the largest market for plastic use, contributing to the shift from reusable materials to single-use plastics. The very advantage of plastic as a durable material, subsequently creates challenges for disposal, as plastics do not biodegrade .
As of the year 2015, approximately 6300 Metric tonnes of plastic waste has been generated from the cumulative 7.8 billion tonnes of plastic produced globally. A large percentage of the disposed plastic (79%) has been accumulating in the natural environment or landfills, while only 9% has been recycled.
Reycling Isn't Enough
Recycling does not eliminate final disposal, rather it delays the process by keeping the product in economic use for a few more cycles, before ultimate accumulation in landfills. Recycling can only reduce waste if it displaces new production of plastic, which is difficult to quantify (Geyer et al., 2016).
Furthermore, mixing of different plastic polymers during recycling produces secondary plastic types that are less useful and thus have limited economical value. Contamination during recycling also reduces the technical value of secondary plastics.
Ocean Garbage Patch
One of the most well-known garbage patches is the ‘Great Pacific Garbage Patch’, which is largely composed of plastics, spanning 1.6 million km2 of the ocean surface with an estimated 1.8 trillion pieces of plastic floating in the patch
12+ Million
It is estimated that up to 12 million metric tons of plastic debris entered the oceans in 2010 alone.
Littering
Mismanaged plastic debris and littered plastic enters oceans through wind dispersal and river-way transport.
The Patch
Ocean currents tend to carry plastics to the centre of ocean basins where they form large garbage patches.
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Twice the size of Texas with 4 similar garbage patches in the world oceans ocean life and wild life will soon disappear.
Buy ZERO
Purchase the Approaching Zero produce bags in order to further fund the production, delivery, and promotion of eco-friendly produce bags.
Volunteer
Volunteer with our team in advocating on the impacts of plastic pollution, and providing eco-friendly products to the community. You are eligible to receive community volunteer hours towards your high school diploma or post-secondary education.
Campus Clubs
Create a club/organization at your school/community centre in collaboration with our team to promote the message and deliver produce bags at break-even cost.
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