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Read morePlastic pollution is one of the most pressing environmental issues. Shows like Our Planet have highlighted the devastating impact single-use plastic is having on ocean wildlife.
Here are some simple ways to help cut down your single-use plastic consumption:
In the UK alone we use 13 billion plastic bottles every year. 7.5 billion of them end up in landfills, in the ocean, or being incinerated. In fact, they account for 1/3 of all plastic pollution in the sea.
Save money by not buying drinks on the go and cut down on plastic by buying a reusable bottle. Listed below are 2 great bottles that will raise donations for your favourite charity when you click via Give as you Live Online:
They're small, but they make a huge difference. In fact, if Europeans chose paper stems or sustainable cotton buds over plastic stems, it would stop 450 tons of plastic from harming the environment every single year. Paper stem cotton buds are easy to pick up - you can get 200 for just £1.50 at Sainsbury's!
The use of single-use plastic carrier bags in the UK has fallen by a whopping 86% thanks to the carrier bag charge, which has also raised £66 million for good causes.
You can pick them up in most supermarkets or if you'd prefer something more personal, take a look at Etsy's range of recycled tote bags
Thoughtfully named Who Gives A Crap makes 100% recycled toilet roll and paper towels that don't come wrapped in plastic AND they donate 50% of their profits to help build toilets - which is pretty amazing when you learn that 1 in 3 people don't have access to any kind of toilet. You can order yours here and you'll raise up to 2.5% for the charity you love!
If you're a fan of batch cooking or making packed lunches for your household, swap your plastic cling film for reusable wrapping. We absolutely love these cute Bee's Wrap reusable wraps from Lakeland. They come in an assortment of sizes, are made of natural cotton, beeswax, oil and tree resin, and are reusable.
Give as you Live Online is a FREE online fundraising platform that has raised over £25 million for UK charities just through online shopping. There are over 6,000 stores listed and over 200,000 charities available to support. Sign up, click through Give as you Live Online and raise free donations whenever you shop!
Offers, donation rates and participating stores are correct at the time of writing and are subject to change. Please visit the Give as you Live Online website for the most up to date information.
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