Lunchtime can be a tricky one for single-use disposable plastics. It’s all too easy to grab individually packaged treats wrapped in layers of plastic over more sustainable options. We know that cost and convenience are paramount when packing a lunchbox and neither of those should be sacrificed for a more sustainable snack. Here are our…
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Halloween. How to avoid scary amounts of waste!
Fancy Dress Costumes Every year, we buy thousands of new Halloween Costumes. These are often made from polyester or other synthetic plastic fibres. And every year, huge numbers of these costumes are thrown away. In fact, a study in 2017 estimated that the previous year, a whopping 7 million costumes were disposed of in the…
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