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We all know that plastic is bad for the environment, but it's hard to stop using it when we're bombarded with it everywhere we go. One of the most straightforward ways each one of us can decrease our carbon footprint is to break the single-use plastic habit. In this age of conveniences, take-out food and beverages as well as delivered items often come in plastic containers. Everywhere we go, we see people drinking water from single-use plastic bottles. Take the single-use plastic challenge for a day! Increase that to most of the week, then incrementally build up to a month. You will see it can be done and you will have made a personal contribution to the maintenance of our planet! The challenge is simple: Go through a regular day but refrain from touching any single-use plastic item, whether it’s a bag or a bottle. #wellness #savetheearth #cleanplanet

We are supporting #EarthDay where the focus this year is on planet vs. plastics. Here are a few considerations... Think about your lunch packaging. Can you bring in lunch from home in tupperware, or find somewhere to buy lunch that uses less plastic packaging? Carry a refillable water bottle. Take a refillable coffee cup to your favourite coffee shop. Are there any other easy wins for plastic reduction in the workplace? #reduceplastic #saveourplanet

As #PlasticFreeJuly wraps up, what plastic did you cut down on during the last month? I've avoided single use coffee cups, and bought meat from the butcher (paper wrapped) instead of grocery stores (plastic and styrofoam). Are you unsure of where to start? Ocean Wise's Plastic Free July tips page has a list of small actions you can take to reduce your #plasticfootprint. https://lnkd.in/gnGA5vXZ

Small changes lead to big impact! Let’s make July plastic free together 🌎 Let us know in the comments below how you are going to reduce your plastic usage this July! ♻ If you want to learn more on how you can get involved - click here: https://lnkd.in/f6rJSUr

Despite the Dubai summer heat, July is probably one of my favorite months of the year 😊 🌍 Plastic Free July: Making Better Choices for a Sustainable Future! 🌍 This is the perfect time to reflect on our daily habits and make a commitment to reducing plastic waste. 🌱 Whether it's refusing single-use plastics, bringing your own reusable bags, or choosing filtered water over bottled water, every action counts! How many of these actions are you already doing? ✅ How many will you commit to during July? 💪 Together, we can build long-term habits at work and in our homes and make better choices for our planet. 🌎 #PlasticFreeJuly #Sustainability #ZeroWaste #EcoFriendly #LiquidOfLife #ReduceReuseRecycle #ClimateAction #FilteredWater #GreenLiving #SustainableFuture

According to the European Environment Agency, by 2050, there could be as much #plastic (by weight) as #fish in the world’s oceans. It's a common #misconception that most plastics can be ♻ many times over. In practice, the majority of recycled plastics are only recycled once or twice before being finally disposed of in landfill or incineration. Making things worst, currently only less than 10% of plastic is being even ♻ When it comes to plastic then, the best policy is #REFUSE. JOIN 100 million other participants challenge of the Plastic Free July

The latest edition of "Bending the Arc" contains exemplar, learning, and action articles. Today's feature is a learning article on the topic of plastic waste. Understand what PVA is and how it might be sabotaging our best efforts to keep plastic waste out of our environment. Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/gJS--PHz

At GreenPerks, our team is always looking for innovative ways to refill and reduce plastic waste. Today, let's join hands to embrace the refill revolution. Here are a few easy yet powerful steps we can all take to make refilling a part of our daily lives: 1. Bring Your Own Bottle. Carry a reusable water bottle and refill it throughout the day instead of buying single-use plastic bottles. 2. Refill Household Products. Use refill stations for household products like detergents, shampoos, and cleaning supplies. Many stores now offer bulk refills to cut down on packaging waste. 3. Use Refillable Coffee Cups: Bring a reusable coffee cup to your favorite café and ask them to fill it instead of using disposable cups. 4. Refill Personal Care Items: Switch to refillable containers for personal care products like lotions and soaps. Look for brands that offer refill options. 5. Promote and Support Refill Stations: Advocate for more refill stations in your community and support businesses that offer refill options. Let's make every day a refill day. Together, we can create a greener, cleaner future. 💚 #WorldRefillDay #Sustainability #GreenPerks #ReducePlastic #EcoFriendlyLiving #ZeroWaste

There is nothing like a yogurt aisle in France. And this picture shows a little less of half of it! The issue? Over 90% of the offering is in plastic packaging. 💡Did you know that there is a Great Plastic Garbage patch in the Pacific Ocean? It’s 520 thousand square miles. Like 2.5x the size of France. So, what can we do about it? #plastics #circularEconomy

Welcome to Plastic Free July! From refusing single-use cups, to using reusable containers instead of plastic food wraps, choosing unpackaged produce, switching to refillable water bottles, there are so many choices to try to reduce or even eliminate plastics from your office. At Pragmatica, we believe progress wins over perfection and that small changes can go a long way when collectively adopted. Where will you start? #plasticfreejuly