Plastic Overdose: The Addictive Spiral of Disposable Living

<p>My mom&rsquo;s an addict. But we as a family hid it for years. Until I left for college, and my little sister was left dealing with a person who couldn&rsquo;t control herself. So I had to step in &mdash; hospital, group sessions, and therapy. But fixing this mess didn&rsquo;t start with a big plan or taking immediate action. That came later. It began when we realized we had a severe crisis.</p> <p>On August 1, 1955, LIFE magazine dropped an article called &lsquo;Throwaway Living: Disposable Items Cut Down Household Chores.&rsquo; A happy family surrounded by falling plates, cups, utensils, and a disposable diaper.</p> <p><a href="https://medium.com/the-environment/plastic-overdose-the-addictive-spiral-of-disposable-living-4b552b0a0d35"><strong>Click Here</strong></a></p>
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