Did you know we consume about a credit cards worth of plastic every week. You’ve probably heard this, I know most people have by now but what do we do about it. Do you really want to continue consuming plastic on a daily basis or will you make changes?

There are simple changes you can make today to stop eating plastic. But first lets talk about what plastic is and why its bad to consume because unfortunately there are still so many people using and willingly eating plastic on a daily basis.

Plastic is a synthetic material made from polymers, It is derived from various petrochemicals, primarily crude oil, through a process called polymerization. The versatility of plastic lies in its ability to be molded into various forms, making it widely used in everyday products. This was a breakthrough technology which we initially thought was genius and it was but we were unaware of the tragic consequences such as:

• Environmental Pollution: Plastic is notorious for its resistance to decomposition. Most types of plastic take hundreds or even thousands of years to break down, leading to persistent environmental pollution. Plastic waste, especially single-use items like bottles and bags, accumulates in landfills, oceans, and other ecosystems, posing a threat to wildlife and marine life.
• Toxic Chemicals: During the production and breakdown of plastic, harmful chemicals are released. Some plastics contain additives such as phthalates and bisphenol A (BPA), which can leach into the environment and potentially harm human health. These chemicals are known to disrupt endocrine systems and have been linked to various health issues.
• Microplastics: Over time, larger plastic items break down into smaller particles known as microplastics. These tiny particles infiltrate soil, water, and air, leading to widespread contamination. Microplastics can enter the food chain, posing risks to both ecosystems and human health.

So what can we do about it? For most of the world plastic is unavoidable. It’s used in EVERYTHING. From packaging to your toothbrush almost everything you touch has some sort of plastic in it.

Our goal at Erda is to rid the world of synthetic products, at least the ones we use daily, put on our skin and consume. From clothing to cutting boards we should be extremely aware of what things are made of and make conscious choices to avoid synthetic materials.

This is why we make natural products such as our cutting board. Handmade from rustic walnut, it is 100% plastic free allowing you to cut your steak in peace without worrying about Microplastics in your food.

If you haven’t thought of this before and are still using a plastic cutting board take a look at it. Notice the tiny shards of plastic flaking off. Take a knife and scrape it a couple times. You’ll be amazed at the amount of plastic that comes off the toxic surface. This is what you are eating daily and it’s absolutely destroying your health.

Not only are natural materials better for your health but they last longer and look better than the plastic crap.

Make the switch to natural materials. Use wooden cutting boards, glass containers, cotton clothing, wooden toothbrushes, even your sheets are probably made of plastic.