We started by joining a photojournalism course which prepared us to enter an international competition concerned with the proliferation of plastics. Each of us has sent an entry in connection to the Keep New Zealand Beautiful foundation. Here is my entry which I thought I would share with you - Petra Bouras

Which plastics are safe for us? And are they recyclable?  

What plastics are good for our environment?

Three types of plastic that are considered as safer options among the others are Polyethylene Terephthalate  Polyethylene terephthalate High-Density Polyethylene two high-density polyethylene and Polypropylene. 

Safe plastic numbers to use...2,5,4.

The outcome of littering.

It will continue to worsen if we don’t change our habits.

Solution...Minimize the use of plastics that we use and try to make plastic that is not harmful to the environment and to life. One day we will find a proper solution but until then we should start minimizing plastic. How can we do this?    

Peyton Paese Yr8