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So after the blue planet programmes and now Hugh fearnley-whittingstall and Anita rani's program on single use plastics, my question is what, if anything, are you doing about it?
I admit to never really being eco minded up until recently, and becoming more aware that a lot of our supposed recycling isn't being recycled, I've decided to try and reduce my plastic usage.
I already subscribe to laundry pod delivery in less plastic packaging which is recycled and recyclable, use reusable sanitary products, currently waiting on a bamboo toothbrush, and refillable household cleaners.
(Not sure if I'm allowed to say company names)
And I've pledged not to buy any more single use wipes.
It's a drop in the ocean but I think the way forward is to go backwards to the old days where things were reused.
Are you eco minded?
Do you use a local zero waste shop?
Any hints and tips welcome.
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"So after the blue planet programmes and now Hugh fearnley-whittingstall and Anita rani's program on single use plastics, my question is what, if anything, are you doing about it?
I admit to never really being eco minded up until recently, and becoming more aware that a lot of our supposed recycling isn't being recycled, I've decided to try and reduce my plastic usage.
I already subscribe to laundry pod delivery in less plastic packaging which is recycled and recyclable, use reusable sanitary products, currently waiting on a bamboo toothbrush, and refillable household cleaners.
(Not sure if I'm allowed to say company names)
And I've pledged not to buy any more single use wipes.
It's a drop in the ocean but I think the way forward is to go backwards to the old days where things were reused.
Are you eco minded?
Do you use a local zero waste shop?
Any hints and tips welcome.
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Personally I dont see much point, we are all doomed anyway. |
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"So after the blue planet programmes and now Hugh fearnley-whittingstall and Anita rani's program on single use plastics, my question is what, if anything, are you doing about it?
I admit to never really being eco minded up until recently, and becoming more aware that a lot of our supposed recycling isn't being recycled, I've decided to try and reduce my plastic usage.
I already subscribe to laundry pod delivery in less plastic packaging which is recycled and recyclable, use reusable sanitary products, currently waiting on a bamboo toothbrush, and refillable household cleaners.
(Not sure if I'm allowed to say company names)
And I've pledged not to buy any more single use wipes.
It's a drop in the ocean but I think the way forward is to go backwards to the old days where things were reused.
Are you eco minded?
Do you use a local zero waste shop?
Any hints and tips welcome.
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Until manufactures and governments world wide get on board, it is only possible to a limited amount as a individual. The only way to make a true difference is to start and stop buying from the major companies, until they become more eco friendly. (Ideal World) Main problem is that most dont give a F*** as it doesnt affect them. |
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No one person can do everything but everyone doing something wil make a difference, companies will change their policies and carbon will be reduced.
There is always a point in trying. |
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"I agree there's a limited amount we can do as individuals but isn't a little bit now until things change better than nothing? "
Of course! It's better to do something over nothing |
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We just do the best we can. We're not full in eco warriors but we do our best. We reuse plastic containers where possible to prevent them being truly single use, I use terracotta plant pots if possible, stuff like that. |
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"We just do the best we can. We're not full in eco warriors but we do our best. We reuse plastic containers where possible to prevent them being truly single use, I use terracotta plant pots if possible, stuff like that. "
It's a start and better than nothing, I'm not an eco warrior either.
But at least you're thinking about it and doing what you can.  |
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I have re-used plastic bags for 20 years, and I didn't care when people said "You can't use a Sainsbury's bag in Morrison's!"
I buy almost all my clothes from charity shops, and books if possible.
I have a knife, fork and spoon in my bag so if I buy something to eat when I'm out I never need single-use cutlery. I want to get one of those steel straws although it wouldn't be used often.
It's not much but it's easy and I'm always willing to find other ways to be less wasteful. |
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"I have re-used plastic bags for 20 years, and I didn't care when people said "You can't use a Sainsbury's bag in Morrison's!"
I buy almost all my clothes from charity shops, and books if possible.
I have a knife, fork and spoon in my bag so if I buy something to eat when I'm out I never need single-use cutlery. I want to get one of those steel straws although it wouldn't be used often.
It's not much but it's easy and I'm always willing to find other ways to be less wasteful. "
Good idea about the cutlery, I carry a spoon and fork in my rucksack. I also got a reusable sandwich wrapper made in the UK by prison inmates.
Hopefully we'll get some new ideas on the thread here |
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We carry resuable straws everywhere, use bamboo tooth brushes, have water bottles..
The biggest thing is money, a lot of plastic alternatives cost a lot more and unfortunately being a single mum to two (D does not live with us) I am limited.
I do not beat myself up about all the things I cannot do, and I don't have the energy to do everything.
If many people reduced/ recycled just one element of their single use plastic, it would have a larger impact than a few people perfectly reducing/ avoiding single use plastic.
Do what you can reasonably, where you can.. |
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"We carry resuable straws everywhere, use bamboo tooth brushes, have water bottles..
The biggest thing is money, a lot of plastic alternatives cost a lot more and unfortunately being a single mum to two (D does not live with us) I am limited.
I do not beat myself up about all the things I cannot do, and I don't have the energy to do everything.
If many people reduced/ recycled just one element of their single use plastic, it would have a larger impact than a few people perfectly reducing/ avoiding single use plastic.
Do what you can reasonably, where you can.. "
Good reply, totally agree that the initial outlay for alternatives is much higher and too much for some but like you say, do what you can when you can.
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"I have re-used plastic bags for 20 years, and I didn't care when people said "You can't use a Sainsbury's bag in Morrison's!"
I buy almost all my clothes from charity shops, and books if possible.
I have a knife, fork and spoon in my bag so if I buy something to eat when I'm out I never need single-use cutlery. I want to get one of those steel straws although it wouldn't be used often.
It's not much but it's easy and I'm always willing to find other ways to be less wasteful. "
I forgot about that! I always took proper cutlery, a chiná cup and a linen napkin to work to use for eating and drinking. People didn't half take the mickey |
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"So after the blue planet programmes and now Hugh fearnley-whittingstall and Anita rani's program on single use plastics, my question is what, if anything, are you doing about it?
I admit to never really being eco minded up until recently, and becoming more aware that a lot of our supposed recycling isn't being recycled, I've decided to try and reduce my plastic usage.
I already subscribe to laundry pod delivery in less plastic packaging which is recycled and recyclable, use reusable sanitary products, currently waiting on a bamboo toothbrush, and refillable household cleaners.
(Not sure if I'm allowed to say company names)
And I've pledged not to buy any more single use wipes.
It's a drop in the ocean but I think the way forward is to go backwards to the old days where things were reused.
Are you eco minded?
Do you use a local zero waste shop?
Any hints and tips welcome.
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Always use rubber which can't be reused |
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There’s an amazing zero waste store in Cardiff that I’ve been shopping at ever since it opened last year. I’ve reduced my use of plastic, particularly single use plastic significantly as I haven’t bought a packet of pasta or rice as I take my own containers and refill there! Yes it’s a little more expensive, but it feels good to do and you really feel like you’re doing your bit.
Unfortunately no one can be 100% eco, but if everyone does a little bit here and there and changes one or two habits then it can make a huge difference. |
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"There’s an amazing zero waste store in Cardiff that I’ve been shopping at ever since it opened last year. I’ve reduced my use of plastic, particularly single use plastic significantly as I haven’t bought a packet of pasta or rice as I take my own containers and refill there! Yes it’s a little more expensive, but it feels good to do and you really feel like you’re doing your bit.
Unfortunately no one can be 100% eco, but if everyone does a little bit here and there and changes one or two habits then it can make a huge difference."
Excellent! I've been looking at zero waste shop and my nearest one is almost 2 hours away. 
If I had a brain for business I'd open one here. |
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"There’s an amazing zero waste store in Cardiff that I’ve been shopping at ever since it opened last year. I’ve reduced my use of plastic, particularly single use plastic significantly as I haven’t bought a packet of pasta or rice as I take my own containers and refill there! Yes it’s a little more expensive, but it feels good to do and you really feel like you’re doing your bit.
Unfortunately no one can be 100% eco, but if everyone does a little bit here and there and changes one or two habits then it can make a huge difference.
Excellent! I've been looking at zero waste shop and my nearest one is almost 2 hours away.
If I had a brain for business I'd open one here. "
If you’re ever in Cardiff, check out Ripple Living. They’re also on Instagram; might give you some inspiration! |
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I do a largish food shop every two weeks via the internet. The sheer amount of plastic packaging is staggering still. I try to recycle I have ditched anything superfluous that I can.
I’m trying to find an alternative to baby wipes as I go through a shit ton with my dogs (drooly messy bulldog types)
I like the sound of bamboo toothbrushes. |
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I,'ve got a refillable drinks bottle, it's a shame there's nowhere to refill them when out though. If I buy loose fruit in the supermarket I don't use a plastic bag. Buy most clothes from charity shops.I am trying to avoid single use plastic if I can. Individual people can make a difference, even if it's minute. My ex is a full on green warrior, so lots of links and ideas come up on my Facebook feed x |
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"I do a largish food shop every two weeks via the internet. The sheer amount of plastic packaging is staggering still. I try to recycle I have ditched anything superfluous that I can.
I’m trying to find an alternative to baby wipes as I go through a shit ton with my dogs (drooly messy bulldog types)
I like the sound of bamboo toothbrushes. "
There are non plastic single use wipes for sale, I believe they are called natracare? Failing that it's keeping a pile of material cloths and washing them?
Bamboo is a popular product at the moment with it being sustainable, you can compost it after pulling the bristles out. I have a bamboo reusable coffee cup too. |
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"No one person can do everything but everyone doing something wil make a difference, companies will change their policies and carbon will be reduced.
There is always a point in trying."
Exactly! I go to the greengrocer and butcher and bakery with my own plastic boxes (takeaway cartons) and bags, use bamboo toothbrushes, bars of soap instead of liquid soap, receive hand me down clothes and pass things on when we've finished with them. Recycle crisp and biscuit and sweet wrapper (my kitchen is upside down most of the time) I try not to buy tomato sauce etc in plastic but it's ridiculously more expensive in glass...we can do a bit...a little is better than nothing!
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