Plastics

6 amazing plastic bans from around the world

Posted by Fiona Nicholls - 29th July 2016
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Good news! Plastics bans across the world have been hitting the headlines lately. From the US to India and Morocco, governing bodies are taking control of the plastic pollution problem, bringing in either complete bans on plastic, or bans on specific forms like polystyrene.  1.Karnataka, India In March… Read More

5 Small Things That Explain The Big Problem with Microbeads

Posted by India Thorogood - 18th January 2016

Wondering how you can get your friends to bin the dodgy plastic face scrubs? Want to get them to sign our petition to David Cameron? Here’s 5 things that’ll explain it all in no time at all. 1. This straight to the point cartoon:… Read More

What are microbeads and why should we ban them?

Posted by India Thorogood - 14th January 2016
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UPDATE: Over 330,000 people have signed the petition to ban microbeads – add your name here. Washed your face with an exfoliating face scrub recently? Brushed your teeth with some smooth minty toothpaste? Unfortunately then, you may have unknowingly smothered gross, polluting plastic on your body. While fancy adverts… Read More