Keynsham Plastic Re-Action

22/09/2022

22/06/2022

“Over the next 10 years, this ban will result in the estimated elimination of over 1.3 million tonnes of plastic waste and more than 22,000 tonnes of plastic pollution. That’s equal to a million garbage bags full of litter,”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said the ban could eliminate 1.3 million tons of plastic waste over the next decade.

24/05/2022

We had a go at the Big Plastic Count last week and I thought I’d try to take a pic. Soon gave up with the soft plastic as it kept gusting all over the garden!
I really try to buy very little plastic, (other members of the household less so) but it is always a shocking amount!
The Big Plastic Count is not about individual choices, it is trying to get information in order to hold big corporations to account.
Did anyone else do it?
(If you missed it you can still take a good hard look at your own plastic use before you recycle)

15/05/2022

A reminder that this starts tomorrow!
Please sign up to put pressure on big business - yes they do listen when there are indications that people won’t stand for it any longer…

The UK’s biggest investigation into household plastic waste. Together let's push the government to tackle the plastic crisis.

10/05/2022

08/05/2022

A simple thought to keep in mind to help us live sustainably. (And our very own repair cafe gives your things a longer life before they have to return to the earth)

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05/04/2022

Sign up to get involved and put pressure on government.

Also I have found it really helpful to know exactly what plastic I am buying, then I can make better purchasing decisions

We’re all doing our bit to recycle, but plastic waste is still everywhere. Something doesn’t add up… and we need your help to prove it.

That's why we're launching the - the UK's biggest ever investigation into household plastic waste!

Find out more and sign up 👉 https://act.gp/3iIsFbR

19/03/2022

EDIT: I emailed the company concerned and they have brought forward their plans to try out recyclable packaging. That’s a win!
(And next time I am tempted to order from them I will email first to check😉)

POLYSTYRENE! 🥴
Our household has radically reduced it’s landfill output this year. And then I sent off for items that came with this many polystyrene beads. Reducing our waste, we have become much more aware of what we dispose of, and more vigilant.
Has anyone got any ideas for how to put these to use? Any local people or businesses that could at least give them another use?
I will be contacting the shop asking for an alternative to be used.

07/02/2022

Normalize it.