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The Tissue Issue!

People need to be aware that something that may be perceived as "petty" such as tissue paper can be just as environmentally hazardous as other pollutants.. especially where SO MUCH waste (and toxins) is involved. NEVER TAKE OR USE MORE THAN YOU NEED..!! ..in public toilets, workplaces, maintenance shops, cafes..& remember to DISPOSE IT PROPERLY.

Created 2 months ago by Nadirah Metussin

Based in London

Supporters: 6
Views: 1056
Categories: Environmental justice, Local issues, Forests and natural resources, Pollution and waste

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A lot of us do this without realizing what damages we’re causing. In public restaurants or fast food joints like McD where stacks of tissues are laid out in the open and made easily accessible, it tempts us to grab more than we actually need because its so EASY to just use and toss aside PLUS its just not something people think about as being a misuse of consumption. They don't understand this is an indirect and inefficient use of valuable natural resources.

This is a calling for 3 things. First, to decrease tissue paper waste by raising awareness of the dangers of high and unnecessary consumption. Secondly, the need for biodegradable tissue paper. Thirdly, for non-colored/unbleached tissue/paper towels as this will be less toxic for the environment. Hopefully not only will this help people think twice before wasting but also to encourage them to buy tissue paper products that are without chlorine or chlorine compounds (ie bleach) and other "unfriendly" chemicals which can also help reduce pollution.

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  • One step at a time.

    Posted by Nadirah Metussin on August 19, 2008 17:50 and has 1 comment

    Hello everyone, how are you? I hope you're all enjoying whats left of summer vacation because before we know it, its back to work work work for us, no?

    As for me, I'm still trying to soak up every ounce of summer sun here in New York before heading back to London in a few days time where I'll be starting my third year of university. Although I've had a swell holiday so far, I am also looking forward to getting my head in those books again and just finishing university.

    Putting all that serious book-talk aside, I also can't wait to get back to uni for one other reason- I am taking the Tissue Issue to my uni canteen as I am shameful to say that my uni is a culprit of this dirty habit. Besides the fact that our uni canteen is one of the better looking ones I've seen, the tissue mess it has seem to pick up over the years (or NOT pick up, rather! hehe) is quite appaling. Does YOUR uni have this problem too?

    I'm quite determined to change this, even if it means starting small. I was having a chat with Mama the other day and she suggested a sign which reads "If you don't need me leave me alone" by the tissue stack. I thought it was pretty funny. But us being uni students and all where we are famous for using the "I have no time" excuse, I think a more powerful take towards this dilemma is in order. 

    I think thats it from me for now. I will be updating more in the future about changes and progress towards the Tissue Issue. In the mean time, please feel free to comment and share your thoughts.

     

    LETS KEEP OUR BLUE EARTH GREEN,

    Nadirah XoXo

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