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"Let's take action together to combat this crisis and protect our marine life and ecosystems. Here are a few simple ways you can reduce your plastic consumption and make a positive impact: 1. Bring your own reusable bags when you shop. 2. Say no to single-use plastic straws and utensils. 3. Invest in a reusable water bottle and coffee cup. 4. Choose products with minimal or eco-friendly packaging. Together, we can make a difference in reducing plastic waste and preserving the beauty of our oceans for generations to come."

→ So, I started talking about #recyclables last week, but then I paused. In a city drowning in garbage, I had to ask: do we even know what recyclables are? Or are we just tossing everything and hoping for the best? 🤔 Let me simplify with a few examples: ✅Plastic bottles? Yes! But rinse out that soda first. ❌ Greasy Pizza Inn pizza boxes? Nope. Sorry, grease isn’t recyclable. ✅Yogurt boxes (those colorful plastic tubs)? Yes! But like soda rinse it out. Leftover yogurt can spoil the whole batch of recyclables! 🟧 Yogurt boxes (Tetra packs)? 50/50. These are tricky, as they are often made of paper lined with plastic or wax, which makes them harder to recycle. But some recyclers can accept them. ❌ Broken glass? Nope again. Safety first! ❌ Food scraps, banana peels, etc? Compost, don’t recycle. Think of recyclables as the VIPs of waste. They need to be clean, dry, and ready to shine. Tossing a greasy, half-eaten sandwich into the recycling bin is like sending someone to a party in pajamas—it just doesn’t work! Bottom line, understand your recyclables. Start small. Learn the basics. And maybe, just maybe, we’ll see fewer garbage mountains and much cleaner streets. ♻️Repost if you agree💪 #ThinkBeforeYouToss #TrashTalkWithCynthia #Recycling101

🌟 Get ready for a plastic-free adventure during Plastic Free July! Are you up for the challenge? Let's kick those single-use plastics to the curb and embrace the reusable alternatives. 💦Water bottles: Say goodbye to boring water bottles and hello to colorful bottles that match your style! 🧼Cleaning: Avoid cleaning products packaged in single-use plastics. Use refillable cleaning products, including window cleaner, dishwashing liquid, and laundry detergent. You can even make your own cleaning products! 🥤Straws: Reduce plastic waste by requesting your drink without a plastic straw. At home, use a reusable alternative like metal or glass. Don't forget to share your plastic-free adventures using #plasticfreejuly. Let's show everyone that protecting our planet can be fun and inspire others to help create a cleaner, greener future for all. 🌍💚

Yesterday I promised my daughters 19 and 5 that: - we don't use any plastic straws - we will not use any plastic bag in the store - I put a drink cup and a reusable cup in the car - we will only buy unpackaged sausages and sausages - replace lemonades with fruit juice and tap water - we will not buy useless things like happy meals with plastic nonsense What about milk? In plastic or terta pack??? I really don't know here. It makes sense to break down unnecessary plastics. How about you? Any tips or advice for us and our promis? https://lnkd.in/eP3Fchx4

Let's take action together to combat this crisis and protect our marine life and ecosystems. Here are a few simple ways you can reduce your plastic consumption and make a positive impact: 1. Bring your own reusable bags when you shop. 2. Say no to single-use plastic straws and utensils. 3. Invest in a reusable water bottle and coffee cup. 4. Choose products with minimal or eco-friendly packaging. Together, we can make a difference in reducing plastic waste and preserving the beauty of our oceans for generations to come.

Transforming Plastic Waste: The Power of PET Flakes PET flakes are a key player in the fight against plastic waste, turning discarded bottles into valuable resources. This article delves into the significance of PET flakes and their role in driving sustainability. https://lnkd.in/dV38pxi4

Its plastic free July month though i have two bits to offer that first it should be single use plastic and secondly it better should be single use items. Everything that is of one time use, doesnt have any recovery value or the recovery chain is ineffective and finds way into landfills should be discouraged. Thats what i do. Read out my POV in this article. What is your POV https://lnkd.in/gB46mukf

This picture was posted on a local Facebook group a few days ago (he kindly gave me the license to share it). The local boat owner saw a load of rubbish in the Great Ouse and decided to clean it up. What does it show? 1. Plastic bottles 2. Bread plastic packaging 3. Aluminium cans 4. Glass bottle 5. Fishing equipment This is why we don't have a plastic pollution problem. We have a packaging waste problem. Now, the area has many bins that are regularly cleaned, and there is often a lot of self-policing in this area. We local folk don't take kindly to our countryside being trashed. However, This will likely have been thrown off boats and cars from the nearby bridges and washed downstream from areas with fewer waste bins. Most of this waste is low-value items, so the question is how to improve their intrinsic value to people. How do we help people keep hold of waste and dispose of it correctly? Personally, we need to stop focusing on one type of waste and think about things as a whole. Deposit return schemes are often discussed as an option but fail within the UK. What are people's thoughts on how to stop this? #sustainbility #waste #plastic #packaging

Please stop buying plastic water bottles. There are much better alternatives and they don't cost a fortune. Here's one I stumbled on that I believe is a great alternative. I hope all US consumers switch to aluminum if they're going for drinking water solutions beyond a filtered approach. https://lnkd.in/gknxfcar. In the US we need to buy products that help protect our planet & help with a more circular economy. We need to stop being the "one use" nation and something as small as no longer buying pallets of bottled water is a start. Aluminum has been recycled in the US since I was a kid. I found this product is sold at a nearby Whole Foods (10% off with a Prime account) and at Fry's so easily obtained where I live and the price wasn't high. The other thing I like about Open Water is they are Climate Neutral Certified, sustainably sourced, and give back to ocean conservation and plastic pollution prevention. Thank you Open Water for a job well done! This is my opinion only and does not represent any organization. #OpenWater; #waterconservation; #sustainability; #circulareconomy

Today is World Refill Day 🚰, a global initiative to reduce plastic pollution and reduce waste by encouraging people to use refillable products and packaging. From an environmental perspective, today serves as a powerful reminder of our collective responsibility to protect our planet for future generations 👣. Refilling containers, from water bottles to cleaning products, significantly reduces the demand for single-use plastics 📉, which often end up polluting our oceans and harming marine life. By choosing to refill, we reduce plastic production, conserve resources, and mitigate the devastating impacts of plastic pollution on our environment 🌎. This World Refill Day, let's commit to making more environmentally-friendly choices whenever possible 🌱, whether it's refilling our water bottles, bringing our own containers to refill stations, or supporting businesses that offer refillable options. Find out more about World Refill Day and learn about the free Refill app 📲, which provides information on where to get free water refills, which coffee shops offer discounts and rewards for bringing your own cup, and plastic-free shops near you 👉 https://okt.to/G3XlJa Let us know your favourite reusable products, packaging and shops in the comments below! 👇 #worldrefillday #refill #refillable #plasticfree #reduceplastic #sustainability #ecofriendly