Throughout my transition to live a more plastic-free lifestyle, I have found there are so many little ways that plastic is still finding its way to stay. And it's all the big franchise companies that are keeping them in play but the small businesses are the ones doing the most.
Although this tweet is on a different level to my own thoughts, I agree in terms of Coles and Woolworths still providing single-use plastic bags here and there. And yes there are some reusable plastic bags available, why not cut them out? There are linen and paper bags available
Woaw what an interesting point. In terms of COVID, i think we all turned a blind eye for workers who continue to use the single-use plastics as covid has restricted most reusable items. But i think there is can be a way around it... What are your thoughts? #CCE2021
Garbage bags on Covid positive patients...
SO MASKS DO NOT WORK or they would not be using plastic bags... aren't these now considered single use plastics
Like using a chain-link fence as protection against mosquitoes.
This is a very good point. Although countries all over the world are doing great things in order to reduce our carbon footprint, COVID-19 has taken a turn for that movement. People are starting to refer back to single use plastics.. #CCE2021 https://t.co/cXWh37vSkX
After decades of bitter fights, environmentalists seemed to be winning the war against single-use plastics, until 2020.
Covid-19 raised fears that reusable goods might lead to infections, leading Americans to ditch their reusable totes for plastic-bags https://t.co/nnLspLkYbd
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Here are a few posters that i found on Pinterest that shows ways that i didn't even realise i was already doing and what i can do more! Lets do the little things to reduce our single-use plastic waste. #CCE2021
This is a great resource that shows the top 10 everyday biggest things that pollute our earth and how you can swap them for a more sustainable option! Check it out! #CCE2021 https://t.co/8E8pQvriuP
Being plastic-free in schools is not always the easiest, but it is doable! Here are a few ways we can swap out single-use plastics and start being more sustainable! https://t.co/n8Ps6al20v
The EPA are putting in place an action plan to support phasing out single-use plastics in NSW. Their plan is to reduce plastic use by 25% by 2025, lets help them get there!! #CCE2021 https://t.co/FqVPSIj1VN
Newcastle are taking a stand by providing a petition to ban single-use plastics in our local area. More than 50% have signed, lets sign and get this show on the road! See the link below #CCE2021 https://t.co/qpJLYaD8b2
The Australian Marine Conservation Society have provided an amazing page that sparks action towards the plastic pollution and how we can stop it. With links to donation and fundraising pages, this is a step in the right direction! https://t.co/7NT9MYrd27
This link has a few points that target the real issues in single-use plastics and how long it really takes to breakdown. 20 years for 1 plastic bag, when you have millions of them in the ocean... #CCE2021 https://t.co/xOWMuC3iqy.
You are over plastic? So are they. This video is a great representation of why we have to STOP single-use plastics is all forms! #CCE2021
https://t.co/qo32AqjIIa
Seed and Sprout are a great website that I get all of my sustainable and reusable products from. They include compost starter packs, reusable razors, sustainable candles for at home. https://t.co/ENWDBpmseQ #EDUC4806
Sarah Cook has provided us with some amazing ideas of how to reduce single-use plastic ideas. I especially enjoyed the glass straws, i only thought metal were available but thats great they are expanding their options. https://t.co/aNUZKRMeEC
There is an organisation called 'End Plastic Pollution Campaign'. They bring awareness to all communities showing the big picture effects of using single-use plastics on a day-to-day basis. Here is a bit more information about it. https://t.co/VOXnZFFftq
Hi All! Over the next couple of days i will be discussing the importance of banning single use plastics in our regular day lives. To get you to start thinking about what this is, have a look at this link https://t.co/lury0Tcokl