Anything But Plastic

Anything But Plastic is open for business! The UK’s new plastic free shop. anythingbutplastic.co.uk #plasticfree #plasticpollution

Want to make your office eco-friendlier? ♻️⁠ Here are a few tips for an eco-friendly office! From the eco light bulbs, the right type of paper or even a different web browser, there are a few easy changes everyone can make. Do you use any of these alternatives already?

Looking for sustainable Valentine’s gift ideas? Make sure you save this post! Valentine's day is the second most “present heavy” holiday in the US, and the rest of the world might not fall that much behind! Here are 4 eco-friendly Valentine’s Day gift ideas! ❤️

Have you considered swapping your bottled haircare products for plastic free shampoo bars? ♻️ Switching to a shampoo bar is one of the easiest ways to cut down on your plastic consumption, so why not start here? Have a look at some of the options available on our website!

@PlasticImpact and @WEFUpLink have launched an initiative called Global Plastic Innovation Network (GPIN). It aims to build a community of innovators when it comes to tackling #plasticpollution and waste management. These are 8 innovative projects that recently joined the GPIN:

Do you think we could have a @UN treaty to tackle #plasticpollution? @EIA_News has released a report urging for the need of a UN treaty that can provide a global approach to the problem, by creating binding targets for plastic production reduction and waste management.

In 2018 the UK produced around 9.5 million tonnes of #foodwaste, from which 70% is estimated to have been from households! Storing food in the best way is the first step to avoid any waste. Here are 4 easy ways to keep your food fresh for longer! ⁠

Devastating numbers. A great attention call for the impact of fast fashion and overconsumption!

📣 Calling all readers from the UK! Do you have a favourite charity shop near you? 📣 Drop a comment below with your favourite finds and let us know what you love about them. ⬇️

British band #Coldplay has been working with consultancy services in order to design their 2022 world tour in a more sustainable way, cutting emissions by 50% compared to their 2016-2017 tour. ⁠♻️ Such a great step within the entertainment industry!

An easy way to eat more sustainably is by consuming products that are in season. Foods grown out of season require lots of resources in industrial greenhouses, which come with a hefty #carbonfootprint. Check this handy list of veggies and fruit that are in season right now! 🥕

Try out #Denttabs for a #plasticfree toothpaste alternative! Most regular toothpastes available contain plastic either in their packaging or some even in the actual paste, in the form of microplastics. These tablets are plastic-free, taste like toothpaste and contain fluoride! 🦷

Here are 10 #birds you can spot on your winter walks right now! 🦉 Staying connected with nature is proven to improve mental health, so upgrade your walk by trying to spot the birds around you. Have you spotted any of these birds this winter? Which one is your favourite?

Lets all boycott @CocaCola @pepsi @Nestle products and lets see if they listen when their sales and profits are hit. They must take responsibility for this plastic pollution crisis

The short answer...yes! 75% of the litter collected at our #GreatBritishBeachClean last year was made of #plastic and polystyrene 🗑️Cigarette butts, plastic packaging & wet wipes made up the top 10 most common items. Take part & share your views with @DefraGovUK

#ClimateAction failure, extreme #weather, and biodiversity loss and ecosystem collapse are considered the top three of the top 10 global risks by severity over the next 10 years in @wef annual Global #risks22 Perception Survey bit.ly/3nFt2H5

Denmark’s domestic flights will be #fossilfuel free by 2030! #Denmark’s government announced this goal while addressing the country over the New Year, as one of the measures to help lower their overall #carbon emissions. What do you think of this measure?

4 #apps to help with your #plasticfree resolutions! These apps are great tools to help you manage your plastic consumption and consequently reduce your #plasticfootprint! ♻️ Have you used any of these apps before? Do you have any suggestions not on the list? Let us know!

We rounded up some vegan products available on ABP in case you want to join #Veganuary either for health reasons, ethics or environmental reasons. We are not here to tell you to fully commit to veganism, as we believe that even one small vegan swap can make a difference. 🌱

The Marine Conservation Society, a UK-based marine conservation non-profit that has been running the UK’s largest beach litter-picking events since the 90s, revealed that #litter has been decreasing over the past years. These are some positive eco news for a change!

Did you know a jar of face cream can contain millions of #microplastics? 😳 @EU_Commission has a golden chance to ban ALL microplastics. Sign our #petition to let EU know you don't want microplastics in your cosmetics & care products.👇 @BeatTheBead buff.ly/2UufX6y