We all need to be aware of environmental issues. And we can all help no matter what we do for living. So, even I, a Photoshop brushes designer, can use my work to promote green ideas.
I received that email the other day. It was a PowerPoint presentation showing how much damage plastic bags are doing to our planet. And how much good could we do if we just abandon them and go for good old fabric ones or paper bags. Even China banned the use of plastic bags.
I mean, I knew already knew how bad plastic bags are, but here are some facts that stunned me and probably won’t leave you indifferent too.
Consider the Following Shocking Facts About Plastic Shopping Bags:
* Plastic bags are made of polyethylene
* Polyethylene is a petroleum product
* Production contributes to air pollution and energy consumption
* Four to five trillion plastic bags are manufactured each year
* Americans use over 380 billion polyethylene bags per year
* Americans throw away approximately 100 billion polyethylene bags per year
* Of those 100 trillion plastic bags, 1% are recycled
* It takes 1000 years for polyethylene bags to break down
* As polyethylene breaks down, toxic substances leach into the soil and enter the food chain
* Approximately 1 billion seabirds and mammals die per year by ingesting plastic bags
* Plastic bags are often mistaken as food by marine mammals. 100,000 marine mammals die yearly by eating plastic bags.
* These animals suffer a painful death, the plastic wraps around their intestines or they choke to death
* Plastic bag choke landfills
* Plastic bags are carried by the wind into forests, ponds, rivers, and lakes
Read more at Suite101: Say No To Plastic Bags: The Shocking Facts About Polyethylene Bags
So, if you are into design and Photoshop brushes, what you could do is go to Cafepress and make a 100% cotton reusable bag!
I know I did one :)
This bag was done with Paisley Designs Photoshop brushes set ->
OK. Guys! I hope you agree with me on the plastic bags issue. Have fun, have a great weekend and talk soon!
Hugs,
Silvia
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I’m like „crazy cat lady“ but only without cats, I’m the one with plenty of work to do. I’m kind a „crazy working lady“.
And I love cats! Oh, yesssss! And I can’t have one ‘cos I’m living on 4th floor and I have a big terrace without the proper fence. Not to mention that my husband is allergic to a cat fur. Sadly :(
Why I’m sayin’ it? Yesterday my friend Marina (the one who’s working as a part-time make-up artist and stylist) asked me to back her up in case of emergency while she is away (for a month or so). She works as a web designer in S&T company here in Zagreb. She is going to New Zealand with her husband for a whooooleeee month! Oh, boy, I’m so green eyed! :)
I used to back her up before, and it’s was pretty easy.
I think I’ll try to rest for next two days. Until Monday visit my blogs: 404 039 is the number, bsilvia.com and blogffiliate.com!
C’ ya in Monday!
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I was so happy when received my first 2007 Christmas card form Emelie (Thanks!): jumping all around and clapping my hands like a baby! (a huge one, :-))
It’s a great feeling when someone uses my work and when I get to know that person! That’s great. And that’s all about!
So, please guys: make me happy every day: please send me a link with your work, or your work … or anything that uses my Photoshop brushes, Illustrator symbols and other. I’d like to see all that great things you can do!
Happy thoughts!
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