Plastic Free January

Plastic Free January challenge you to refuse single use plastic during the month of January. EORTH have compiled a collection of articles and tips that will help to make your Plastic Free January challenge simple to conquer. #plasticfreejanuary
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Plastic Free January: Beginning the year Plastic Free
The basic premise of the Plastic Free January challenge is: If a product is wrapped in plastic, don’t buy it. If a product packing itself is plastic (such as a bottle of water), don't buy it.If you're offered a free product that's wrapped in plastic or the product itself is made from plastic — simply say no thank you.By taking these simple actions, you become more aware of how much plastic has become the norm in our day-to-day life. #plasticfreejan #plasticfreejanuary #plasticfree
Bamboo toothbrush biodegradability test results · EORTH
How long does it take for a bamboo toothbrush to break down back into nature? EORTH put Bamboo Toothbrushes through the Biodegradability Test. #plasticfree #bambootoothbrushes #biodegradability #plasticfreejanuary #plasticfreeshop #plasticfreeproducts
Plastic Free Hair Care
Packaged in a plastic container, and more often than not, discarded with regular garbage, makes plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles yet another contributor to the single use plastic pollution problem we have today.
Plastic Free Laundry: Brighten Your Whites Naturally
We all love our load of fresh whites to be bright and—white, and for many achieving those results means reaching for a container of bleach. While beach is effective at making your whites brighter, it's not natural or chemical free. Bleach is known to worsen the symptoms of asthma and can also cause skin irritations. The most effective way to achieve a non-toxic white load of laundry is with nature. #plasticfree #plasticfreelaundry #naturalsolutions #naturalcleaning #chemicalfreecleaning
How long do compostable straws take to break down? · EORTH
Straws are a staple behind almost every bar and restaurant you visit, with bartenders happily placing straws in every drink that crosses their bar. It’s an automatic motion, drink=straw. While it’s been great to see plastic straws being replaced with more environmentally friendly options, there are still a few misconceptions about what constitutes an environmentally friendly straw.
Vegan Ice Cream: Made in Minutes
If you eat bananas then you've probably got a bunch of frozen bananas stashed away in the freezer—set aside for a banana bread baking day. A great way to use up those frozen bananas, or any other frozen fruit you might have in your freezer, is to make delicious homemade ice cream. This simple recipe will please any dinner guest—it's vegan, contains no preservatives, and best of all it's zero waste and plastic free!
Purchase your bread packaged Plastic Free
The best way to avoid a plastic wrapped loaf is to purchase bread packaged in a paper bag. Most good bakeries provide paper bags for your fresh loaves. What’s also great about a paper bread bag is that it can double up as a garbage bag. if you're going zero waste or plastic free the best option is a cloth bag. #plasticfreejanuary #plasticfreejan #plasticfree #earthbeforeplastic
Create Your Own Plastic Free Juice · EORTH
As part of Plastic Free January this month EORTH have put together a 31 day list of ways to eliminate single use plastic in your home. To start things off we’re tackling store bought juice. Forget buying juice in plastic containers, instead juice your own. Nothing beats a freshly squeezed glass of juice.