We’ve all been there: whether you’re bombarded with ads for clothing sales on social media or you pass by a sale rack at the store, the temptation is real. It’s hard to turn away from that instant gratification, but it’s important. According to Sustain Your Style, 190,000 tons of textile microplastic fibres end up in […]
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When you put the kettle on, you’re probably looking forward to a warm, soothing cup of tea, not sipping on microplastics. But did you know that many conventional tea bags are sealed with polypropylene, a type of plastic used to help them hold their shape and keep the tea leaves locked in? In fact, studies
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Looking for some motivation on your plastic free journey? If so, here are 10 shocking facts about plastic pollution that will remind you why avoiding single-use plastic matters. Why we need to do more to tackle plastic pollution 1. There are currently 51 trillion pieces of microplastics in our oceans. That is almost 269,000 tonnes,
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Have you ever felt confused by the plastic recycling symbol on a piece of packaging? You’re not alone – with so many variations of arrow symbols, it’s almost as if it’s meant to be confusing. Trying to figure out what can and cannot be recycled can be a big headache. With so many recycling symbols,
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As you move along on your plastic free journey, a trip to the local bulk store is a must. It’s great to bring reusable bags so you can avoid plastic bags – but what are you filling your reusable bags with? Traditional groceries are usually wrapped in plastic and cardboard. This is where bulk stores
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You may have heard of the zero waste movement and seen images of a trash jar – yes, a jar that contains an entire year’s worth of someone’s trash. While this is a noble cause, it doesn’t tell the whole story of a person’s environmental footprint. Enter the low impact movement – zero waste’s new,
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July 15th is National Give Something Away Day – do you know what you’ll give away? Much like the name implies, the day is all about giving something you no longer need to those who it would better serve. This holiday is especially important to celebrate, as it emphasizes the importance of finding new life
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Do you ever stop to ask yourself, “What’s in my bag?” For so many of us, our handbags are black holes – junk magnets. They’re also a great place to check how much plastic has snuck into your day-to-day lifestyle and a great place to look for ways to improve or avoid it in the
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It might seem like a harmless, small bit of plastic, but plastic cutlery is really hard to recycle. They are made from plastic #6, which is notoriously difficult to recycle. Additionally, they are small, so they often fall through recycling machinery. If they don’t fall, their odd shape gets stuck in the machinery. They don’t end
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Have you ever received unnecessary plastic bags before? A staggering 160,000 plastic bags are used globally every second. It’s vital to form a habit to actively decline plastic bags. Otherwise, even if you have a reusable bag with you, you might end up with a cheeky bit of plastic packaging that you don’t need. Decline
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