Finally, we now have a law that’s banned the use of single-use plastic cutlery. Not only does plastic waste cause unsightly litter (and is also wasteful and expensive), but when it falls down storm drains, serrated fork prongs and knife edges harm marine creatures. France banned single-use plastic cutlery years ago, we were very slow…
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make the switch to zero waste (vegan) toothpaste
Toothpaste was first invented by the Egyptians (an ash made from burned pumice, eggshells and other ingredients). Even today there is an African ‘toothpaste tree’ that some people use to brighten their smile. The first commercial brand (Colgate) indeed did sell in glass jars, before contributing to mountains of plastic waste later on (and animal…
switch to forest-friendly bathroom tissue
Almost 10 million trees are cut down yearly to make toilet paper (mostly in Boreal forests – home to bears, elk, wolves and moose). Most brands use chlorine bleach (or chemicals for coloured bathroom tissue) and thick luxury brands clog pipes, causing plumbing issues and garden floods). And most brands are sold in plastic packaging…