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In recognition of Earth Day 2024, what is one change you will make to reduce single use plastic waste at home or at work? "Every great journey starts with a single step.” – Maya Angelou. More info on the impacts of plastics on humans and ecosystem health here: https://lnkd.in/ePG_3N82

🌍 This year, Planet vs. Plastics was deemed the theme of Earth Day 2024, calling for widespread awareness on the health risk of plastics, and how the negative effects on our biosphere. SAP’s Stephen Jamieson joins us this week to dive into the ways we can begin to change our world from the inside out, and steps we can take as both consumers and corporations to drive plastic waste out of our supply chains. Come join us as we discuss the #FutureOfSupplyChain. Listen now: https://imsap.co/6047bOayc

This year’s #EarthDay theme is “Planet vs. Plastic,” a mission to reduce and ultimately eliminate single-use plastics in the world. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g7TSpkQj.

World Earth Day 2024 ———————————- On this World Earth Day, let us reflect upon our shared home—the planet Earth. Planet vs. Plastics: This year’s theme resonates deeply. Plastics, once hailed as a marvel of convenience, now encircle us like a double-edged sword. They flow through our veins, cling to our organs, and harbor heavy metals that threaten our health. Ocean Guardians: Our oceans, teeming with life, bear the brunt of our plastic addiction. Single-use plastics—those ephemeral conveniences—persist for centuries, choking marine creatures and sullying pristine shores. A Call to Arms: Today, we raise our voices in unison. Students, parents, businesses, governments, and NGOs unite. We demand a 60% reduction in plastic production by 2040. Let’s phase out single-use plastics by 2030 and invest in a plastic-free future. Beyond the Horizon: Plastics transcend mere pollution; they threaten our very existence. As they break down into microplastics, they leach toxins into our food, water, and air. Plastic production surges, fueled by an industry with a toxic legacy. Hope Blooms: But hope sprouts from awareness. Let’s champion research, end fast fashion’s plastic deluge, and embrace innovation. Together, we’ll build a world where plastics no longer suffocate our planet. Remember: We are stewards of Earth, entrusted with its care. Let’s choose wisely—for ourselves, for generations to come, and for the fragile blue-green orb we call home. Glenn Banaguas #earthday #sustainability #plastics #innovation #management #leadership SM Prime Holdings, Inc. SM Supermalls San Miguel Corporation San Miguel Foods San Miguel Global Power Francis Kong PALAFOX

Today, on April 22nd, people around the world come together to urge their governments to tackle the plastic crisis that threatens our planet. Plastics not only harm the environment but also pose a serious risk to human health. It's time to reduce plastic production and support sustainable alternatives. Let's make a difference and create a cleaner, healthier future for our planet. #EarthDay #PlanetVsPlastics #Sustainability

Hello there! #DYK it's #PlasticFreeJuly ? This is a global movement to encourage people to be part of the solution to plastic pollution in July (and beyond!). By you choosing to make a small change, it will collectively make a massive difference in our communities. There's still plenty of time to get involved, to learn more about those pesky plastics and find great non-plastic alternatives that can become new habits forever. Learn more and get tips 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eGGbspad

This past day marks: Earth Day 2024, themed "Planets vs Plastics," and calls for urgent action against plastic pollution and emphasizes the importance of investing in plastic reduction strategies. Today, we must prioritize and support initiatives that aim to minimize the environmental impact of plastics. #EarthDay2024

Did you know? 🤔 The plastic waste we produce today will be the legacy we leave for future generations, entwined in the very fabric of our planet's ecosystems 🌎. The consequences of our addiction to single-use plastics are far-reaching, from choking our oceans 🐳 to contaminating our soil and water 💧. This Plastic Free July, let's confront the inconvenient truth about our plastic habits and choose to be part of the solution 💡. At WrapUp, we believe that change begins with awareness, and awareness inspires action 💪. Join us in this journey of self-reflection and collective action 🌟. Let's challenge ourselves to reimagine our relationship with plastics, to seek innovative solutions, and to embrace a future where sustainability and convenience are not mutually exclusive 🌈. Together, we can write a new chapter in the story of our planet, one that's grounded in mindfulness, responsibility, and hope 🌱. #PlasticFreeJuly #Sustainability #Wrapup