#Plastic Free

[rubbishraven]

ideas for reducing my waste in 2025

using what I have!

reusable bags, reusable produce bags, using plastic free packaging when possible, reusing items for art or in my home, being selective when purchasing new items (will I actually use it?), eco bricking!, and composting.

[stanislav-s-vrabtchinskyj]

I know that loose tea is bit more expensive than the one you buy in the supermarket in bags, but it's worth it.

Not only will there be no microplastics in the tea, but it also saves nature because loose tea is sold in metal or paper packaging without any plastic.

Also it tastes way better 🌞🍵🍂🍒🍊🌺🫐

[maguire-skips]

“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will clean it up.” – Robert Swan

[bluamor]

Repair dry skin with zero-waste Lotion Butter Bar Woods. 💙 bluamor.com

[turningstringtothings]

Crocheted cotton loofah. Does this make me bougie now? It feels bougie 😅

(I'm trying to be Fancy and Professional with my finished object photos, can you tell?)

[cognitivejustice]

"As someone who loves challenges and tries to live sustainably, I wanted to see how hard it would be to live without plastic for a week. So, for seven days, I challenged myself to avoid buying any new single-use plastics

[amnotplastic]

Why Paper Bags Are Better than Plastic Bags

In a day and age with plastic pollution that is putting nature in a horrible position, moving to paper bags is a small yet strong move towards sustainability. Paper bags are biodegradable and decompose within weeks, whereas plastic bags can take hundreds of years to break down. In addition, paper bags have less impact on landfills and oceans than plastic bags. Also, paper bags are made from renewable resources (trees), and a lot of them are made with pre-consumed paper, making them a much greener option.

Also, in addition to being better for the environment, they are safer for animals. Animals all around the world eat plastic bag food after mistaking it for real food, and animals can eat paper, but paper breaks down naturally, causing a lot less harm to wildlife. So paper bags will degrade once they are ingested. Not only does that make more sense, but paper bags also can be recycled or they can be reused several times if they are kept in good condition. By going with paper bags over plastic we reduce unwanted and harmful pollution, stimulate green type economies, and get closer to not damaging the nature in which we live.

✅ Reason to use Paper Bags

• Biodegradable - Breaks down in the environment within weeks

• Made from recycle Kraft paper and Natural resources - either from trees or recycled paper

• Recyclable or compostable - either reused or returned to nature

• Less harmful to wildlife - does not pose a choking hazard and does not harm them further down the line when littered 

❌ Reason to avoid Plastic Bags

• Takes 500+ years to decompose

• Produced from non-renewable resources (Petroleum)

• Contributes Micro Plastics to dirt and water

• Dangerous for animals both marine and terrestrial

• Usually used once and thrown away In conclusion, choosing paper bags over plastic is a smart, simple way to reduce your impact on the environment. Whether you're shopping, gifting, or packing, every paper bag you use helps cut down plastic waste. So next time you reach for a bag, remember: say no to plastic, and yes to sustainability

[rei-the-head-shaker]

30.11.2024

Doppio significato 🖤

[melisssg99]

I think I'm finally getting through a lot of laundry!

The warmer weather means everything dries a lot quicker which is great for me.

We've bought some more new clothes and some second hand clothes made from natural materials to slowly replace all our non natural clothes.

We're so close to a full switch!

I'm very happy!

Also very thankful of my partner for making the switch with me! ☺️

[queereden]

Hi everyone, I’m Lucas and I run Queer Eden! Our goal is to challenge and reduce the amount of plastic products sold in the name of pride, by selling handmade plastic-free flags and accessories instead. Hopefully by this pride month, we will have these available on our website.

Keep an eye out for the launch of our website in the coming weeks! Follow to get updates and support our goals of sustainability pride 🏳️‍🌈🏳️‍⚧️

[manishpathak]

A Reminder for Sustainability

Switching to Reusable Bags can save over 500 plastic bags per person per year.... Think....

Use Reusable bags instead of plastic bags...

Start the day by doing something small for yourself and your planet.

[aurorasmagic]

Use tea bags or not?

I put a small announcement in my discord server (you can join here, ages 15-30) the other day and wanted to do more research on it.

DISCLAIMER: You're still free to do whatever. I'm aware that we get plastic articles from nearly everything in our lives, but I personally believe that reducing it where we can find affordable and good options is a good thing. If you agree you might be interested in this article too!

Micro plastics are suspected to impact human health, new research shows that tea bags can shed millions of plastic particles. Especially if the tea bags are made from polypropylene, a common material for this use.

The test

The tests was done much like an average consumer would brew their cup of tea. Sterile water was heated up to 95 degrees Celsius, or 203 degrees Fahrenheit. The cups were stirred and then the particles were measured.

Study author, Alba García-Rodríguez, explained that the water, temperature and the stirring can cause the tea bags to release plastic.

Materials and particles released

The materials used in the research is polypropylene, nylon, and cellulose. All commonly used for tea bags. From worst to best, the polypropylene released as much as 1.2 billion particles into the water. Paper cellulose followed next by releasing 135 million particles per milliliter. Lastly, nylon shed 8.18 million. For reference, a conventional tea cup holds about 150ml, according to an article from teaguardian.com.

Exposed to human cells

After the micro and nono plastic was extracted from the tea the particles were exposed to human intestinal cells. These human cells absorbed the particles, which means the plastic articles can remain in our body after drinking tea.

Mucus cells had the highest intake of micro plastic, and within 24 hours the plastic particles had reached the nucleus of the cells, where we find our DNA.

Health impact

We still aren't completely sure how this will impact our health. While we can't draw any conclusions just yet, experts have found the results of this research concerning. "After being ingested, the microplastics could target the tissues and organs in the gastrointestinal tract, Meeker explained. They could then enter the bloodstream and “get into circulation,” enabling them to infiltrate other tissues and organs throughout the body." (Health.com, link can be found at the bottom of this post).

Options for less micro plastics in our daily lives

García recommends loose-leaf tea reusable filters or infusers in stainless steel.

Store food in glass containers.

Avoid plastic water bottles.

Limit plastic wrapped food where you can.

Reusable drinking straws in bamboo, stainless steel, glass, etc.

Beeswax wrap can also be used to wrap food in.

Bamboo toothbrush.

Carry plastic free utensils and mug/cup in your bag if you know you will buy coffee or some food.

The list goes on with the overall message of avoiding plastic.

Links:

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/plastic-free-products-global-citizens/?gad_source=1

[frc-ambaradan]

Kudos to Hasbro for these new plastic free packagings! 👍

[bluamor]

Try Lavender Deodorant

[thingsifoundonebay]

1976-14 Vernissage- Pavlovo Posad shawl 100% Merino wool Black scarf Dress wrap

[intolaurel]

V1 (left) and V2 (right) of my re-usable linnen tea bags. V1 looks cuter, but cannot easily be opened and is difficult to clean. V2 is a lot easier to clean, but hangs open at the top of a cup of tea, so is slightly more difficult to use. I’ll make a few more and keep using them for a while whilst thinking about a V3.