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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It’s an exciting time for sustainability, especially as more types of bioplastics enter the market. Bioplastics, or plastic made from renewable organic materials, are replacing single-use plastic at an increasing rate. Follow along as we cover the four most common types and dive into some of the controversy surrounding bioplastics. Types of bioplastics
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If you’ve ever worn synthetic clothing or cleaned with a textured detail rag, you’ve come into contact with microfibers. But what is microfiber made of and why does it matter? What is microfiber made out of? Microfiber refers to a couple of different things: first, microfiber material, which is commonly used to make
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The 2 Minute Beach Clean believe that every piece of litter removed counts.
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Microplastics – you might recognize the word from the news, but what exactly are microplastics and how can you prevent microplastic pollution? By this point, we all know plastic pollution is wreaking havoc on our environment and the animals who inhabit it. Microplastics are a direct result of that pollution. What are microplastics? Microplastics are tiny
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Transitioning to a more plastic free lifestyle can be complex at first. Since plastic has infiltrated all aspects of our life, there’s so much to think about. Having great plastic free books to hand will give you the tools to make going plastic free easier. Here’s a selection of plastic free books that will either
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Warning, this post contains a sensitive subject matter and imagery on the shocking news that an elephant was killed from eating plastic waste. Plastic pollution is an environmental disaster. As a direct result, plastic ingestion has been found among tiny shrimp in six of the world’s deepest ocean trenches to the largest land mammal, the
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If only bananas could have a natural, protective skin that’s easy to peel and biodegradable so they wouldn’t need a plastic wrap… WAIT A MINUTE!!!?
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Dogs love to play with plastic bottles. Canines enjoy hearing the crunching sound plastic makes between their teeth. But is this free toy safe for dogs? Plastic can cause a dog to choke. If the cap or ring of a plastic bottle is ingested or gets stuck in the mouth or throat, it could create
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Thai street food is the best. I can eat this cuisine, all day, every day. Across Thailand, there are many delicious vendor stands at the side of the road, making it easy to grab a snack or lunch to go. Working in Thailand, I found my level of single use plastic items was becoming over
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