Plastic, It’s Everywhere

Many of us live in Flathead County because we love this place. We love the water, the land, and the views. But plastic waste poses a threat to the long-term sustainability of living in Flathead County.

Since it’s development in the 1950’s, 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic have been produced and most of that ends up as trash, according to an article by the National Geographic Society.

Plastic, it’s everywhere and in everything. And as consumers, the decisions we make affect the area where we live. In 2018 alone, 144,211 tons of waste was disposed of at the Flathead County Landfill, an increase of almost 24% compared to 2017.

So what can you do?

Single-use plastics, such as straws, water bottles, and grocery bags, are a leading culprits for plastic waste. We can all show our love for Flathead County by voluntarily opting to reduce our plastic use. Here’s how:

Learn More:

You can learn more about the Flathead County Landfill by checking out their website or by reading the 2018 Solid Waste Report.

You can also learn more by following the plastic use legislation currently proposed for Montana.