Covid-19

What can I do to reduce single use plastic water bottles?

It was World Water Day on Monday. The aim is to celebrate water and to focus on the inequality of access to clean safe water. We all need water for our survival. We need it on a daily basis. It quenches our thirst and sustains us. Bottled water has become increasingly prevalent in the modernContinue reading “What can I do to reduce single use plastic water bottles?”

Are reusable coffee cups safe in Covid times?

The simple answer is Yes! Advice from the UK government states that it is up to individual businesses whether they allow the use of reusable cups and containers. If used they should be washed in hot soapy water or in the dishwasher. So you can ignore all that scaremongering promoted by plastics and packaging companies inContinue reading “Are reusable coffee cups safe in Covid times?”

Frightened Rabbit member swaps the stage for fight against plastic

Frightened Rabbit bassist Billy Kennedy is swapping performing for the fight against plastics in a new drive to end throw away culture. While the campaign against single use plastics has taken a back seat during the coronavirus pandemic, Kennedy and business partner Suzie Bowman have taken the time to assess what the public needs asContinue reading “Frightened Rabbit member swaps the stage for fight against plastic”

Is our response to COVID-19 increasing plastic waste?

One of the few upsides of COVID-19 and lockdown has been the benefits to the environment. While we all stayed at home, empty roads, limited public transport and flights at a minimum, meant that air quality improved and wildlife numbers increased in suburban areas. But one big environmental issue has been worrying me. And that’s the increase in singleContinue reading “Is our response to COVID-19 increasing plastic waste?”

How can I picnic plastic free and keep beauty spots free of litter?

With the relaxation of the COVID 19 lockdown rules, it has been so lovely to be able to meet up with friends and family in open spaces and have a picnic lunch together. But it has also made me so sad to see the recent reports of litter left on beaches and beauty spots. There’s two things goingContinue reading “How can I picnic plastic free and keep beauty spots free of litter?”

How can I reduce single-use plastic during Lockdown?

The Coronavirus pandemic has dramatically changed all our lives. If you’ve taken this time to reflect on your lifestyle and want to make some changes to your behaviour, embarking on a journey to reduce single use plastic is a great idea. And what better way to start your journey than by kicking the single use plastic bottle habit. ForContinue reading “How can I reduce single-use plastic during Lockdown?”