Reducing single-use/disposable plastic
76 watchers
20 May
1:54pm, 20 May 2022
33559 posts
|
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
That sounds brilliant Winnie! Putting this here as a reminder, we are away for the weekend, I have my list packed but we are in cafe nero, 4 packets to add later. |
22 May
5:39pm, 22 May 2022
33586 posts
|
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
I have now completed the count for the full 7 days, I don’t think this is a true reflection as I imagine slightly lower than average but it gives a good indication of waste. |
23 May
10:46am, 23 May 2022
4980 posts
|
run free
Is this for 2 people?
|
23 May
11:09am, 23 May 2022
33597 posts
|
Mrs Jigs (Luverlylegs)
It is run free, on reflection it's probably higher than our average as we are away and so included lunch packaging.
|
23 May
4:53pm, 23 May 2022
4981 posts
|
run free
I think this will be found to be on the low side as the majority of people really do not try to reduce their plastic waste. Having just seen the number of plastic cups that were used on this weekend's event ![]() |
28 May
6:10pm, 28 May 2022
2633 posts
|
cackleberry
We've been on holiday, so will do another 2-days of counting to make it a full 7 days before I submit. On 45 pieces after 5 days... |
30 May
10:46pm, 30 May 2022
2636 posts
|
cackleberry
... Ouch, final count in at 73 pieces of plastic. A large chunk of that is dog treat wrappers. Naughty doggy ![]() 91% of that is food wrapping/containers. Obviously a lot of work to be done. I hope this survey gets put to good use. My OH still thinks it is ridiculous and doesn't care about saving the planet *sigh* |
18 Jun
7:06pm, 18 Jun 2022
867 posts
|
JenHB
I know it's not reducing plastic but just found out that my council [Broxtowe] now recycles the plastic milk bottle lids kerbside (I just need to put it on the bottle so it doesn't get lost in the machinery) and that the local parkrun cafe also accepts the empty medicine blister packs.
|
Related Threads
-
Journey to Zero Waste
-
Preventing Food Waste Ideas
-
Shred everyone - the Fetchland paperless office thread
-
Retirement home for trainers
-
Reusable/collapsible water cups
-
Recycling in the current new world
-
Christmas - lowering the carbon footprint.
-
Re-usable, collapsible cups
-
Show Me Your Bottle!
-
Kit for sale / free