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Plastic Free July Week 1 – What is in the bin? #pfjuk

The first week of Plastic Free July was for me to look at what plastic we use at the moment. I made a few changes as they came up but I didn’t go cold turkey on the plastic. If I end this month with just a few ways we can reduce our plastic use I’ll be very happy. There is …

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5 Things you need to buy to reduce your family’s plastic consumption #pfjuk

Plastic Free July Themed guest post by Arabella from Exeter Baby Activities. Arabella writes about crafts with kids, cooking, growing and other eco-friendly things that are useful to people outside of Exeter too – check out her Mummy Musings. Spending to save money Treading lightly is all about reducing the number of things we buy.  Decluttering gently to minimise the …

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Reduced price food: my plastic free nemesis #pfjuk

Plastic Free July Week 1 Day 4. The first week of Plastic Free July is for me to notice what plastic I buy. I’m trying to act normally and do what I usually do. Next week I can start to think about changes. Last night, with a spare 10 minutes before I collected my son, I nipped into Tescos to …

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Plastic Free July Week 1 Day 1 #pfjuk

In a nutshell – For the first week of Plastic Free July I’ll be monitoring what I plastic I use daily. From toast made from plastic wrapped bread in the morning to brushing my teeth with toothpaste from a plastic tube before bedtime, I’m going to start taking notice of the things I take for granted and I’m going to …

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How to make reusable wax cloth alternative to cling film

In a nutshell – Step by step easy instructions to make your own waxed fabric. It can be used instead of cling film to keep food fresh. If you like this tutorial and want more ideas to reduce your plastic waste please check out the Sustainable Summer Workbook. It has 42 easy ideas to make and do that the planet …