Planet or Plastic?

Article Written By: Kyle Kyungwon Park

June 2018 National Geographic Magazine Front Cover

National Geographic Environment, an exceptionally renowned section within the National Geographic Company, has recently launched a software, where individuals can take a pledge to lessen their use of non-environmental substances. Each person can choose to make a pledge on either plastic bottles, bags, straws, utensils, cups, or lids - you can make more than one pledge!

To make this less complicated, I have created a short tutorial on how to complete this pledge!

Although this plastic pledge may not seem like a game-changing catalyst at the moment, it is necessary to realize that one individual's determination and motivation can make a consequential difference in the future!

"One person can make a difference and everyone should try" - John F. Kennedy, 35th United States President

Bibliography (MLA 8 FORMAT):

Website Citations:

Website 1:

National Geographic Environment. “Planet or Plastic?” National Geographic, 2018, www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/planetorplastic/.

Photo Citations:

Photo 1:

Murabayashi, Allen. “National Geographic Used a ‘Stock’ Image and It's Amazing.” DIY Photography, 18 May 2018, www.diyphotography.net/national-geographic-used-a-stock-image-and-its-amazing/.

Photo 2 (First Photo in Video):

Plastic Pollution Coalition. “NEW: National Geographic Launches Planet or Plastic?, a Multiyear Initiative to Reduce Single-Use Plastics.” Plastic Pollution Coalition, Plastic Pollution Coalition, 16 May 2018, www.plasticpollutioncoalition.org/pft/2018/5/16/national-geographic-launches-planet-or-plastic-a-multiyear-initiative-to-reduce-single-use-plastics.

Photo 3 (Last Photo in Video):

Beer, Jeff. “The Epic ‘Planet or Plastic?" Nat Geo Cover Is Just the Beginning.” Fast Company, Fast Company, 17 May 2018, www.fastcompany.com/40574022/the-epic-planet-or-plastic-nat-geo-cover-is-just-the-beginning.