There is a plastic threat to the oceans that we cannot even see - plastic microfibres from clothing and textiles! Yup, you might not even be aware that your clothing…
Disposable cups require a fair amount of resources to manufacture for a product that is only intended to be used once. Despite being called “paper cups” they are all lined…
Many of us use electricity every day. From boiling the kettle for that first cup of coffee in the morning, to earning our living at work, charging our smartphones, and…
Letting go of hundreds of balloons is a popular ceremonial tradition at memorials, schools, shopping centres, weddings and many other events. But, while balloons signal festive cheer to us humans,…
Cheap and lightweight, polystyrene (resin code ♸) is very popular in the food and take-away business. This is due to its low cost and insulation properties, particularly after it has…
Hundreds of billions of plastic drinking straws are used globally. They are lightweight, non-recyclable and are easily blown away by the wind. They are one of the most commonly found…
Plastic lasts for a very long time - it’s a pity we don’t use it that way though! Of all the plastic manufactured, as much as 40% is cheap, mass-produced plastic…
There are endless ways in which you can combat climate change in your personal capacity. That being said, consuming less meat and dairy is probably the easiest and most effective.…
Did you know that over a million plastic bottles are sold every minute - that's 500 billion bottles a year! South Africa sets the standard for PET bottle recycling at over…
We’ve all heard of microplastics - teeny tiny bits of plastic that are often smaller than the eye can see. They are so pervasive in the environment that they are…