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SINGLE-USE PLASTICS: NEW EU RULES TO REDUCE MARINE LITTER

Single-use plastics account for 70% of all marine litter. The amount of plastic waste in the oceans and seas does not stop growing, the problem is global.

2018 is being a year with very interesting news. A few weeks ago we shared a very promising headline: " Spain will ban single-use plastics in 2020. " Today we bring one that gives us even more hope: "Single-use plastics: new EU rules to reduce marine litter"

We as consumers have a lot of power but alone we cannot tackle the problem. We need to join forces with manufacturers and legislators. So this is great news.

SINGLE-USE PLASTICS: NEW EU RULES TO REDUCE MARINE LITTER

The European Commission proposes new rules at EU level for the ten single-use plastic products most commonly found on Europe's beaches and seas, as well as for lost and abandoned fishing gear.

· Single-use plastic products for which there are affordable alternatives will be prohibited.

· In the case of products for which there are no readily available alternatives, the objective will be to limit their use by imposing a target of reducing consumption at the national level. Apply design and labeling requirements and impose waste management and cleaning obligations on producers.

· The new regulations will put Europe in the lead on an issue with global implications.

"Single-use plastics are not a smart choice from an economic and environmental point of view, and the proposals presented today will help companies and consumers evolve towards sustainable alternatives." -Jyrki Katainen

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TACKLING THE PROBLEM POSED BY PLASTICS IS ESSENTIAL, AND DOING SO CAN CREATE NEW OPPORTUNITIES FOR INNOVATION, COMPETITIVENESS AND EMPLOYMENT.

European companies will gain a competitive advantage : the existence of a single set of rules for the entire EU market can serve as an impetus for European companies to develop economies of scale and become more competitive in an expanding global market for sustainable products.

By establishing reuse systems (such as consignment systems), companies can ensure a stable supply of high-quality material. In other cases, the incentive to seek more sustainable solutions can give companies technological leadership over their competitors around the world.

DIFFERENT MEASUREMENTS FOR DIFFERENT PRODUCTS

The EU proposes new rules for 10 single-use plastic products and fishing gear.

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OUR ECO FACIAL BEAUTY ROUTINE

Our facial beauty routine has changed over time. A few years ago we accumulated cosmetics, we tried everything (as far as our pocketbook left us): creams, makeup, shadows ... That made our skin suffer and that is why for 4 years we have banished this type of cosmetics.

Now we are quite minimalist and we do not like potingues. So we have reduced our toiletry bag to a minimum. Today we are going to show you some of the things that are never lacking and what is our eco facial routine.

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF OUR FACIAL CARE

MICROPLASTICS

Facial care can be very polluting, especially for the oceans. A cleansing with a traditional exfoliating cream or soap is full of microplastics . Typically these peel-aid pellets are made of polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), as well as polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA) and nylon scraps. On the Beat the Microbeat website you have a list of free microplastics brands.

According to Greenpeace, in Europe alone it is estimated that each year we dump more than 8,000 tons of these tiny plastics into the oceans , the weight of the Eiffel Tower.

These particles, also present in many other cosmetic and hygiene products, are harmful to the environment and end up forming part of the great “ plastic soup ” that we are turning the oceans into. In addition, many marine animals mistake these particles for food, becoming part of the trophic chain.

WASTE

In addition to microplastics, a routine facial cleansing produces a large amount of waste.

If you put on makeup every day and use about two disposable makeup remover discs a day, throughout the year you will be using more than 700 discs that you throw away !!

To this must be added the problem that these disposable cotton discs or wet wipes are often flushed down the toilet (which cannot be done) and breakdowns and monumental clogs occur in the sewers of large cities.

Nor can we forget the packaging in which wet wipes, disposable make-up removal discs or exfoliating creams usually come, all of them are usually made of plastic.

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FIRIRI SUSTAINABLE FASHION WITH SOUL + GIVEAWAY

Sustainable fashion with soul, that's how firiri is defined : accessories, t-shirts, dresses, shirts, jackets ... Each of the garments that make up your store has a story to tell. A story of love for fashion and respect for people and nature.

Have you ever stopped to think where the clothes you wear come from? Or who has made it? In what conditions do they work? Or how is your day to day? We do! Every time we go to buy a new garment we ask ourselves a thousand questions. We want to know everything, make a 100% conscious decision. Our consumption can change the world!

Today firiri answers all our questions. We traveled to Nepal with Raju and Laura. We know how they are inspired when designing, who makes the garments, the materials they use and much more. Also at the end of the post we have a surprise, a raffle that you cannot miss

WE WOULD LOVE TO GET TO KNOW THE PEOPLE BEHIND THIS PROJECT BETTER. WHO ARE YOU MAKING FIRIRI? TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOU.

firiri is a sustainable fashion brand born from the love and fusion of two cultures, just like its founders. Kathmandu, the Himalayas and Nepal by Raju; Barcelona, ​​Europe and the Mediterranean by Laura. As well as a whole multidisciplinary team and the people who make the garments, all of them make the world of firiri possible.

Raju Thapa is CEO and founder of the brand . Nepalese by birth and British by nationality, passionate about fashion and sustainability. It comes from the business world. He has studied and lived in London for over a decade, where he completed an MBA in business and has extensive experience in business development, strategy, operations, marketing, logistics and retail. Currently based in Barcelona, ​​specialized in the business and marketing sector.

  Laura Rabot is creative director and founder of the brand. This Catalan comes from the world of law and defends sustainability in fashion. She loves to travel, has studied and lived in Barcelona, ​​Brussels, London, Beijing, Shanghai and Kathmandu. He has specialized in Asian Studies, International Business Law, Fashion Law, Intellectual Property and Brands.

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