If the idea of plastic-free living sounds difficult, fear not! Making small changes at a pace to suit you really can make a difference, and we’re here to help you on your journey. Check out our top six easy swaps that will have an immediate impact on reducing plastics, and help you feel great about green living 💚

Shopping Bags – have a couple of fabric bags in your pocket or car so you’re always prepared for retail therapy and never need to buy plastic bags again. Choosing  materials such as organic cotton or jute means they will last for years, are strong, and stylish. Talking of stylish - we’ve just launched our organic cotton bag for life, fully biodegradable, and a great way to show you care about the planet.

Choose loose – Have you noticed how much plastic packaging there is on fresh fruit and vegetables in supermarkets? Do your bit by buying loose in paper bags or take your own reusable containers to put them in after you’ve paid. If you want to go one step further, seek out your nearest zero-waste shop who can help you make even more plastic-free switches on your everyday essentials.

Paper tape – Switching to paper tape is so easy these days with a fantastic range of designs that mean wrapping and sealing is a joy! You can ditch the plastic tape and guilt knowing that it sits in landfill for centuries, in favour of fully recyclable and biodegradable paper tape with natural rubber adhesives. Check out this fantastic range from our friends at Cascadye (affiliate link)

Don’t bottle it – Around 7.7 billion plastic bottles are bought every year in the UK (greenmatch.co.uk) so you can easily do your bit by switching to a reusable bottle. Unlined aluminium or stainless steel are great for keeping drinks hot or cold, and most of them will last for years. If you can, buy a couple of your favourite reusable bottles to keep at home or on the go so you’re never caught without it.

It’s a wrap  - Plastic film may be convenient, but it’s a huge contributor to plastic waste. Swap it out for beeswax wraps, a natural alternative that can be reused again and again for up to a year or more. Certified food safe for use over bowls or directly wrapping food such as sandwiches or fruit, they come in a gorgeous range of patterns and are fully compostable at home when you’ve finished with them. Check out our fabulous range of beeswax wraps here.

 

Let’s celebrate – of course, we can’t complete these top swaps without a mention for partying plastic-free. From edible tableware to stylish compostable decorations, party bags and favours, take a look at our marketplace of over 200 party essentials, all vetted by us so you can be confident what you’re buying is genuinely plastic-free. The bonus is you’ll also be supporting small business!

Starting with small swaps really can make a difference and before you know it, you’ll be living a more sustainable, plastic-free lifestyle for which the planet, and future generations, will thank you. 🌍 If you’d like to join our growing community of people wanting top tips and news about plastic-free living, sign up to our newsletter today by entering your email address in the box below.