Since the invention of plastic in 1907, the versatile material has become widely used because it's flexible, durable, washable, and can be shaped into just about anything! In recent years, however, consumers opened their eyes to the harmful effects of plastics. With studies around BPA, BPS, phthalates, and microplastics (just to name a few), plastic is showing its true colors as both bad for the planet, and bad for our health. That’s why silicone has caught our eye–flaunting the convenient features of plastic without any of the toxic side effects. But what really is silicone, and how is it different from plastic? Read the silicone blog to learn more at EarthHero.com/blog! - stasherbag #greenbiz #greenisgood #greenmarketing #renewables #reuse #saveourseas #ecomonday #wastelesswed #plasticfree #gogreen #reduce #savetheenvironment #ecowarrior #naturelovers #zerowastehome #bringyourown #environmentaljustice #environmentallyaware #nowaste #today