Reading a good article on practical, easy ways to reduce plastic pollution.
Swap plastic straws with reusable steel – 8 million tonnes of plastic is dumped into our oceans. We’ve seen horrifying videos on how it impacts wild-life. Seabirds, animal autopsies reveal stomach’s full of coloured plastic. Stainless steel reusable straws will be a blessing.
Bamboo tooth-brushes – 1 billion plastic tooth-brushes are thrown each year in the US alone! 22 million kgs annually. Eco-friendly bamboo brushes will save animal lives.
100% Compostable phone case – eco-friendly phone cases to replace plastic ones will protect vulnerable species.
Reusable drinks bottles – 16 million plastic bottles go un-recycled in the UK each day. Chokes rivers, destroys ocean habitat for marine life.
No to disposable coffee cups – 7 million disposable coffee cups used each day in the UK, 2.5 billion every year! Only 1% of paper cups ever get recycled as they’re lined with plastic polyethylene to make waterproof. Unsuitable for recycling.
Little, thoughtful, conscious efforts can make a huge difference to the well-being of our beautiful planet.