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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July 3rd is International Plastic Bag Free Day. It’s one of the most important international holidays, as it brings attention to a huge issue in today’s society: single use plastic. Plastic bags take 20 years or more to break down. We use about 500 billion plastic bags each year worldwide, which works out to about one
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Your first time looking for and shopping in a bulk store might seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be that way. Simply searching for “bulk stores near me” online can sometimes seem fruitless. Luckily, there’s an app to help you with it! Here’s where to find your closest bulk store and what you will
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Are you someone who sees every Monday as a fresh start? Who loves the beginning of a month because it’s a chance to set new goals and take on new challenges? The monthly Aim Plastic Free challenge is live and ready for you to join! It’s the perfect time for you to take action on new
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In search of some green gifts for dad to make him feel special? Look no further. You don’t have to sacrifice your eco-friendly morals to give amazing gifts! Holidays like Father’s Day or Christmas often spur tons of rubbish gifts in plastic packaging. You know the ones – cheap, gimmicky gifts that actually have no
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If you’ve had kids or are planning to have children, you’ve likely considered trying one of the many eco nappy options on the market. It’s incredibly important to switch to an eco nappy – one baby in their first year of life will go through 2500 nappies. In their second year, that number drops to 1400-1800, which
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Have you ever considered the effects of turtle plastics? It was an image of a turtle with a plastic straw stuck in its nose that, while painful to look at, spurred global discussion and change overnight. World Sea Turtle Day is June 16th, but we should be thinking about these gentle giants and all other
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Have you ever wondered how to make soda at home – or if it’s even possible? DIYs are always fun, but making your own soda at home can actually save you money and save the environment by avoiding all the single use plastic that comes with regular soda! Keep reading to find out how.
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So much of the plastic we use today is avoidable – which is why it’s so important to find an alternative to single use plastic. As the name implies, we create this type of plastic for just one use, before throwing it away. These are typically items of convenience – plastic utensils, plastic bags, plastic
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Water covers 71% of Earth’s surface and plays an integral part in our planet’s health – show our Earth some love with a beach clean up! Whether you live near the ocean, a lake, or a pond, you can make a visible difference with a few supplies and a group of friends. With eight million tons of plastic
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