05/03/2021
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Plastic, Plastic bags, Plastic bottle, Plastic free, Plastic pollution
03/03/2021
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Plastic, Plastic free, Plastic pollution
Plastic free books to help you be the solution to plastic pollution
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....
26/02/2021
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Cleaning
Eco washing tips, tools and tricks
When it comes to washing your clothes in an eco friendly way, there are a few things to consider. First, there’s energy and water consumption. Then, there are the chemicals in the products we use, plus the plastic containers they come in. Finally, there’s the...
06/02/2021
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DIY
Plastic free washing up liquid options
Every day, it’s a constant battle to keep on top of our dirty dishes. Habitually, the tendency is to reach for a bottle of plastic washing up liquid. Yet when a Fairy Liquid bottle washed up on a beach in the UK that was at...
05/02/2021
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Bathroom
How to use a plastic free shampoo and conditioner bar
Are you ready to try a plastic free shampoo and conditioner bar? Although plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles are usually recyclable, 56% of British people do not recycle their personal care containers. There are a couple of reasons for that. Part of it is laziness – people...
03/02/2021
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Challenge
How to avoid plastic cutlery
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...
29/01/2021
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Challenge
How to make a multipurpose lemon and vinegar cleaning spray
Would you like a cleaning product that is natural, safe and non-toxic? If so, these instructions are for you. Discover how to make a cleaning product with effective antimicrobial activity, meaning the mixture will destroy most germs and bacteria, and sparkle power. These easy instructions...
25/01/2021
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Challenge
How to make a bin liner out of newspaper
It’s very easy to make a bin liner out of newspaper. Follow these eight simple steps and you will never need a plastic bag liner again. Step 1: Lay four sheets of paper down flat and position in a square Step 2: Fold one corner...
21/01/2021
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Challenge
Day 21: Repurposing common household items
Repurposing common household items is when you find a new use for a product at the end of its life. Repurposing is fantastic as it avoids contributing to the tons of accumulated worldwide garbage. Here are some examples of items that I have repurposed around...
13/01/2021
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Challenge
Use a reusable water bottle
At least a million plastic bottles are used every minute. According to Euromonitor International’s global packaging trends report, the number is expected to increase to 583.3 billion this year. The majority of plastic bottles end up in landfills or the ocean. Plastic bottles and caps...
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