To Turn Off the Plastics Tap, We Must Grow the Grassroots Movement
...great news is that we already have the tools we need to reduce plastic pollution and turn off the plastic tap. These tools are policies like single-use plastic bans (single-use...
...great news is that we already have the tools we need to reduce plastic pollution and turn off the plastic tap. These tools are policies like single-use plastic bans (single-use...
...to last forever, yet is often used for only a few minutes, before being thrown away. Single-use plastics Plastic was originally designed in the early 1900s to replace natural materials...
...an extensive range and is intentionally family-friendly. This means no lollies at the counter and a well-used children’s corner. Their motto, “Just what you need”, says it all about the...
...interested in getting involved, please contact Amelia@plasticpollutioncoalition.org Author Bio: Plastic Pollution Coalition is a non-profit communications and advocacy organization that collaborates with an expansive global alliance of organizations, businesses, and...
...hospitality venues are now recycling and use fewer bottles by buying in bulk. The installation of a “wet umbrella dryer” has provided a great alternative to single-use plastic umbrella bags....
...at its source. Whilst our focus is helping people and organisations do this and reduce plastic waste by choosing to refuse single-use plastic it is clear that systems change is...
...station within the Council that showcases sustainable alternatives to single-use plastic, such as bamboo toothbrushes and steel pegs. Setting up a mug station within the Council for members to use....
...by the carbon emissions from the use of fossil fuels to general plastics. For example, compounds used or produced in oil and gas extraction by drilling and fracking—such as benzene,...
Avoid the (many) tea bag brands that use plastic....
...to start work on a landmark global treaty on plastic pollution, covering the full plastic lifecycle, from extraction of oil and gas and plastic production, through to design, use, and...