Measures to address food insecurities can become a reason for water pollution. Today, products bought at supermarkets are heavily processed and packaged. Food packaging is a source of water pollution, as much garbage ends up in the ocean affecting different ecosystems. According to National Geographic, in the North Pacific Ocean, there is a collection of marine debris consisting of plastic bags, bottle caps, plastic water bottles, and Styrofoam cups. The majority of the trash comes from land activity, specifically from the food industry. Therefore, food distribution is one of the central reasons for water pollution.
One of the ways to diminish the negative impact on the water supply people should reduce the amount of plastic used daily. According to Greenpeace, one of the ways to improve the ecology of the planet is by creating healthy food markets. Pledging to buy sustainable or organic fresh produce whenever possible and avoiding processed food can reduce not only the amount of plastic used for packaging but also cut greenhouse gas emissions (Greenpeace). Therefore, everyday individual choices can significantly influence the ecological situation in the world.
Works Cited
Greenpeace. “12 Things You Can Do To Start an Eco-Food Revolution.”Greenpeace USA, Web.
National Geographic. “Great Pacific Garbage Patch.”National Geographic Society, Web.