You’ve probably heard of the garbage patches floating in the ocean. In fact, there are about 4.7 to 12.8 million metric tonnes of plastic floating in our oceans right now. To put that into perspective, that’s the equivalent of dumping an entire garbage truck worth of plastic into the ocean each minute. That leaves most of us […]
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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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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 actual clothing itself that sheds as you wash it. Today,
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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 least 47 year’s old, it can make us all think
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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 don’t want to rinse the bottles out. The other issue
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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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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 for lemon and vinegar cleaning spray will help you avoid
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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 to make a triangle Step 3: Fold
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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 my flat since moving back to the UK. Repurposing a
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