Going plastic free, why small steps matter for your health
...known to be toxic, even at low levels. Babies in the womb and young children are at particularly high risk of plastic-related health effects from everyday use. We know that...
...known to be toxic, even at low levels. Babies in the womb and young children are at particularly high risk of plastic-related health effects from everyday use. We know that...
...communication experts as well as government departments, intergovernmental organisations and NGOs. This includes partnerships with the University of Western Australia, Imperial College London, Common Seas, Food Packaging Forum, International Society...
...two items to change and start with them. Sign up to the challenge at plasticfreejuly.org Share your resolve and encourage your family, your school, your community and your friends to...
...organisations choosing to refuse single-use plastic. We invite you to tag @PlasticFreeJuly on social media and use the hashtag #PlasticFreeJuly so we can re-share stories of change from your community....
...bringing everyone along on the journey. A washing up station can be a great way to bring like-minded people together for a common goal, and establish a sense of community....
...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...
...and floods across Australia and the world, and ask yourself what part you can play in reducing the harm to vulnerable communities. Small steps You might feel that the problem...
...also make your own raised bed with hardwood, corrugated iron or purchase second hand. Composting. Composting is a great way to reduce waste and add nutrients to the soil, thus...
How does one person get a busy hospital to reduce their plastic use? After talking with fellow staff about the hospital’s use of single-use plastics, Rachel decided there had to...
...items made from bioplastic (PLA) or those which can only be composted in industrial composters – these are often not as green or practical as the marketing messaging might make...