Wondering about my Waste

You may think it sounds like a pretty peculiar concept, but I am rather proud that in two weeks this is all of the waste we have produced. It may not be perfect, but it's a start. I understand that I've used a plastic bag for my waste, but I would rather reuse a bag …

Plastic Free Lush Beauty Swaps

Lush have environmental issues at the heart of their business in the decisions they make on a daily basis. They are committed to becoming more sustainable as they grow in order to drive positive change, as they believe taking care of the environment is everyone's responsibility. This is evident through their packaging, ingredients and recycling …

Plastic in the Press on Global Recycling Day

On Global Recycling Day the top story has to be this story: Philippines whale had 40kg of plastic in stomach. Taking on this challenge has given me my doubts about what people think, being 'weird' or a 'hippie'. But this story is exactly why I am doing this! Biodegradable coffee cups grown in bid to …

My First Plastic Free Lent Supermarket Trip

Over one week into plastic free lent, there wasn't much longer I could put off a food shop. With only a small list of things to buy I was feeling positive about the task in hand. As usual I always start a food shop in trusty Lidl hunting out all of the bargins followed by …

Plastic in the Press

Today seems to have been a busy day for plastic in the press sadly the majority is not positive. Shropshire Council to close Recycling Banks around the county Locally I am not impressed about this piece of news, with already limited curbside recycling in Shropshire these recycling banks can be essential. Pollution from the very …

Plastic Free Lent? I Can Try

I've always been one to 'do my bit' for the environment, with my bag for life in my boot, reusable water bottle in my rucksack and reusable coffee cup in the back of the cupboard at home... That bit was easy. Truth be told I've never been one for a takeaway coffee, I went through …