Perils of Plastic

The Perils of Plastic: A Call to Action

In our oceans, along our coastlines, and within the very air we breathe, plastic pollution has woven itself into the fabric of our planet's ecosystems.

Every year, millions of tons of plastic waste enter our environment, breaking down into microplastics that infiltrate the food chain—impacting not just wildlife, but human health as well. From the smallest plankton to the largest whales, no creature is untouched by the threat of plastic.

It clogs our waterways, suffocates marine life, and introduces toxic chemicals into their bodies—and ours.

Plastic pollution is not just an environmental issue; it's a glaring emblem of our unsustainable consumption and waste practices. However, change is possible, and it starts with individual actions. By choosing to reduce our plastic use, we can mitigate harm and foster a healthier, more sustainable world for all inhabitants.

Discover ten practical tips that can empower you to begin a plastic-free journey today. Let’s take these steps together, as part of our commitment to a cleaner, greener, and more conscientious planet.

10 Steps to Plastic Free

  • Say NO to single-use plastic bottles - don’t buy them, simple as that.

    RECYCLE GLASS BOTTLES & get a RE USABLE DRINKS BOTTLE.

  • DON'T use carrier bags-use REUSABLE

    SHOPPING BAGS - they last a lifetime, HESSIAN or FABRIC, bags that will, once their life is over degrade

  • DON'T go daft & bin all plastic -GATHER & SORT & TAKE to CHARITY SHOPS if GOOD QUALITY Ask if FRIENDS need extra plastic containers? - going PLASTIC FREE doesn’t mean getting rid of plastic

    (that is tricky) alternatively

    LIMIT FUTURE PURCHASES OF PLASTIC

  • RE-USE PLASTIC CONTAINERS you already have - fill them with cereal, flour, nuts, seeds, use them once you have cooked food to store in a freezer & wash & REUSE AGAIN & AGAIN. USE REFILL SHOPS where you can to replenish your stocks super easily.

  • Plastic comes in many forms - think carefully before you buy CHILDREN'S TOYS do you NEED them & are they a GOOD INVESTMENT for the PLANET -WOODEN TOYS as an alternative -PASS AROUND THE GENERATIONS, make sure they are USED TO THE MAX

  • Be AWARE of PLASTIC PACKAGING look & open your eyes to it. In fact, it makes shopping a little bit debilitating. Packaging inside packaging - this plastic can’t be recycled invariably. TRY & BUY things WITHOUT PACKAGING. If you can DON'T BUY IT!

  • STOP buying PLASTIC JARS unless you will USE AGAIN - get GLASS JARS you CLEAN & REUSE keep in your cupboard. It feels very FREE & GOOD to MAKE BETTER USE of them

  • CHANGE your TOOTHBRUSH to BAMBOO or WOODEN - a simple thing to do if you can. For health reasons, you should change your toothbrush regularly so there will always be waste, at least using these they will eventually BREAKDOWN, less of a guilty feeling!

  • DITCH your DEODORANT - Instead of using a plastic or glass roll-on CHANGE to a THAI DEODORANT STONE - the best change I have ever made, seems to LAST FOREVER

  • The best change I have ever made, seems to LASTFOREVER!—

    Say NO to PLASTIC SHAMPOO & BODY WASH BOTTLES-

    USE SOAP or Faith in Nature made from recycled bottles - keep your bottle & TOP UP at a REFILL SHOP or get a 5 Litre supply