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26/07/2019
Love fizzy drinks but want to cut down on the amount of you use? Switch to either aluminium cans (which can be recycled again and again with no loss of quality), OR go one better and treat yourself to a home carbonator and you can have unlimited fizz on tap!
25/07/2019
Glitter. It's fun for festivals, but bad news for the environment! Glitter is just tiny pieces of we are washing down our drains and into our oceans. It can then be eaten by species like plankton and work its way up the food chain causing problems. Thankfully, there are eco-friendly alternatives, so you can still look your best this festival season. www.ecoglitterfun.com
24/07/2019
Birthday, engagement, new baby? So many greetings cards come wrapped in plastic that it can be hard to find any without it! See if you can take the challenge next time you're buying. Or buy online from retailers selling them naked! https://www.nakedcards.co.uk/
Home | Naked Cards All we ask is that you are working towards sending any greetings cards ordered online without cellos. You might have some stock which is already packaged, that’s fine, keep selling through until it’s gone. You might need to pack your card in paper bags – again that’s fine, it’s all about l...
Did you know that 40 percent of plastic produced is for single-use packaging? This flush away plastics from your bathroom. Make the switch to toilet roll packaged in paper or cardboard. Find more alternatives at: https://www.plasticfreejuly.org/personal-care.html
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Personal care One place we are likely to find an overwhelming collection of little plastic containers is our bathrooms! You may have your favourite products that just "cannot live without", but have a look at some...
22/07/2019
Want to encourage others to remember reusable and stop single use? We've created a series of FREE downloadable posters to use in your workplace, school, organization or business. Download now at wasteaware.org.uk/reusables
22/07/2019
There's still time to join in with and lots of ways you can avoid by finding alternaives. For example, did you know that even teabags contain plastic! The solution? Buy loose leaf or google search plastic free teabags and hope that you're favourite brand is on the list!
Next steps - Plastic Free July What you can do Want some tips to find out how you can reduce plastic waste? The good news is, anyone can get involved. You can start out small, or really challenge yourself! Get inspired using the menu options below. Getting startedNext stepsAt workAt schoolAt eventsFor businessMy communityLocal go...
21/07/2019
Take out plastic from your next party and keep the environment in mind. Try using reusable plates, cups and cutlery or recyclable paper products. For kids parties, look to give out homemade baked goods instead of single-use plastic favours. Get more tips on how to throw a plastic-free party here: https://friendsoftheearth.uk/plastics/eco-parties-plastic-free-ideas https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X40FJL6BaRo
Eco parties: plastic-free ideas for all occasions | Friends of the Earth From fireworks to dinner parties and birthdays to picnics. How to throw the best eco parties and avoid a trail of plastic waste.
20/07/2019
It’s estimated that 3.6 billion plastic toothbrushes are used worldwide every year, with the average person using 300 in their lifetime. The good news is, there is a alternative to keep your pearly whites sparkling! Check out this guide to a more eco-friendly alterative.
6 best bamboo toothbrushes Eco-friendly toothbrushes are one of the little ways to make a big difference
19/07/2019
When stocking up in the supermarket, swap your squeezy plastic bottles of ketchup, mayo, jam and all your other favourite condiments for their glass bottle alternatives. Glass can be recycled again and again with no loss of quality.
Find out more at wasteaware.org.uk/Reusables
18/07/2019
Over 745,000 miles of cling film is used by householders in Britain every year – enough to go around the equator 30 times! Beeswax wraps are a natural, reusable and plastic-free alternative. You can buy them or make them yourself. Find out more at wasteaware.org.uk/Reusables
17/07/2019
Kitchen and bathroom cleaning products can easily be made plastic-free, be cheaper and have less harmful chemicals too. All you need is a tub of bicarbonate of soda and vinegar - this natural combo can clean anything from kitchen sinks to drains. For more tips on cleaning the natural way visit: wasteaware.org.uk/RememberReusable