You would have to live under a rock to not be aware that the earth is in trouble. This includes a shortage of drinking water, contaminated ponds and oceans, waste overtaking all kinds of areas, and a ton of other disasters. One of the biggest problems that have grown to gargantuan proportions in the past fifty years is trash.

Packaging waste is one of the main culprits when it comes to trash overtaking landfills and spilling into oceans. Even cardboard does not help as so many people still do not recycle. When people do recycle, the cardboard item is still going to create solid waste or be burnt eventually. Cardboard also comes from wood, and trees do not need to be reduced and abused any further.

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Another problem (that may seem less pressing) is that of organization, clutter, and junk taking over household and office spaces. This is especially true in America. This lack of order takes away from time for family and leisure time; time is already scarce and stress and health become factors when it is further compromised.
So what do these things have to do with each other and how can they be helped? The answer is in clear plastic boxes. Yes, you read correctly. Companies that manufacture and distribute any number of items have taken to using packaging that is reusable. When this is done with plastic, the capacity for the reuse and its potential is phenomenal.

Following are some interesting statistics:

1. A plastic box usually lasts about ten years. This can mean that 400 cardboard boxes are not needed.
2. Only 250,000 boxes being used can mean that 10 million cardboard ones annually are no longer being used.
3. Plastic boxes can be recycled when they can no longer be used.

And clutter and disorganization? Using a clear plastic box can mean time, frustration, space, and more are saved. They can be used to store fishing tackle and tools, sewing accessories, jewelry, small toys, building and construction tools, garage items, toys, sports items, and many more. Imagine reaching for your small scrap booking items and coming up with the exact one you need without searching, fumbling, and getting frustrated.

It is increasingly apparent that the world’s people need more time, less stress, less stuff, and to pay attention to the earth’s woes. A simple item like a plastic box can help begin the journey to these tough journeys.

Storage has always been an issue for anyone that does not have room to put their clothes, shoes, holiday decorations, tools and stuff. Closets are too small, basements have clutter, outdoor sheds are in shambles, storing our stuff and getting it organized can be a chore. Are plastic storage boxes useful or useless for these tasks, let’s take a look.

Plastic was created by Alexander Parkes in 1862, Parkes found a material made from cellulose that when heated could be molded and retain its shape when cooled. Plastic and the use of plastic have come a long way since the 1800’s. There are many activists in our world that say plastic is harming our planet and we should find other alternatives. The chemicals that are in the plastic could also be harmful to the human body, causing possible cancer or hormonal imbalances. When exposed to heat the plastic could also release chemicals (as stated earlier) into clothes that have been stored. Disposing of plastic such as the plastic in storage boxes could be a concern. A danger or concern with the larger boxes is that if small children climb inside and the plastic box is snapped shut a child could get hurt.

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Looking at the useful side of the plastic boxes, is that convenient storage is something most people want and there is a size and shape that will fit what you need. There are the clear boxes that let you see what is inside, then the colorful ones for anyone that wants to hide their stuff. Plastic boxes are easy to stack, so you can fit them in a corner and have room to spare. When traveling, the plastic keeps things like ice for cold drinks from getting the inside of your car wet. Organizing your house or storage shed with these plastic boxes can make any room look uncluttered and clean.

Are the storage boxes more useful than useless? In my opinion yes, the use of these boxes have helped people keep their houses, offices, and garages organized. Storing things and keeping them safe from the dust and dampness is another plus.

When the storage boxes are ready to be thrown out, making sure they go to recycling bins instead of garbage dumps will help keep the environment safer. Reading the warnings that are placed with the boxes will help you determine what should be stored and what needs to be put in a different type of storage box. Using common sense and keeping our environment in mind, plastic can be useful and safe.