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LET’S INVESTIGATE TO STOP THE PLASTIC CRISIS ♻️🌎♻️ Count your plastic for one week – 11-17 March 2024. ♻️ For one week in March, thousands of schools, households, community groups and businesses will be coming together to count their plastic waste. And we want you to join them. ♻️ Almost a quarter of a million people took part in The Big Plastic Count in 2022. Together we revealed that almost two billion pieces of plastic packaging are being thrown away a week. ♻️ This year you can help build even more evidence to convince UK ministers to lead the way at the global talks that could finally phase out plastic pollution for good. ♻️ HOW IT WORKS Taking part is easy. There are 3 simple steps: 1 REGISTER TODAY We’ll send you a free pack with everything you need (on recycled paper and plastic-free of course!) 2 GET COUNTING Join thousands across the UK and tally all the plastic packaging you throw away for one week – 11-17 March. Then submit your results on our website. 3 KNOW YOUR PLASTIC We’ll send you a personal plastic footprint which shows where it ends up. Once all the results are in, we’ll share the national picture, and the next steps on pushing the government into action.

🌍 Exciting News: New Federal Goals to Reduce Plastic Pollution 🌱 The Biden-Harris Administration has taken a bold step forward in the fight against plastic pollution with the announcement of an ambitious plan to phase out single-use plastics in federal operations. Key Highlights: By 2027, the goal is to eliminate single-use plastics from federal food service operations, events, and packaging. By 2035, the aim is to phase out single-use plastics across all federal operations. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to tackle plastic pollution and promote sustainability. It is a significant move that aligns with growing global efforts to reduce our reliance on plastics and protect our environment. For more details, you can read the official announcement here: White House Fact Sheet https://lnkd.in/eWFbjJJc #Sustainability #PlasticPollution #EnvironmentalLeadership #BidenHarris #GreenFuture

HOW TO GO PLASTIC-FREE As it’s Plastic Free July here are some tips and tricks to reduce your single-use plastic consumption at home. Plastic Free July is a key initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation started by Rebecca Prince-Ruiz OAM (the founder of the Plastic Free Foundation) and a small team in local government in Western Australia, and is now one of the most influential environmental campaigns in the world. Millions of people across the globe take part every year, with many committing to reducing plastic pollution far beyond the month of July. Plastic Free July encourages people to sign a pledge to reduce their use of single-use plastic — as well as their overall environmental impacts — during the month of July. ⁠ Plastic consumption has quadrupled over the past 30 years and it is so important that we all reduce our use of single-use plastic! #plasticfreejuly . . #reduce #reuse #recycle #circular #circulareconomy #saynotoplastic #plasticfreeliving #noplastic #reduceplastic #plasticfreeoceans

The United States of America’s federal government is the single largest consumer in the world. Leveraging the US federal government’s commanding position in the marketplace, the Biden-Harris administration has announced two commitments to phase out single-use plastic across the federal government to help address the plastic pollution crisis. As part of an existing executive order, the Biden-Harris administration’s latest commitments call for phasing out of all single-use plastic products across US federal government agencies by 2035 and in food services, packaging, and events by 2027. As WWF Vice President and Head of Plastic Waste and Business Erin Simon notes, “The US federal government has an outsized role to play in curbing the use of problematic and unnecessary plastic products.” “The administration’s commitment to removing single-use plastic products across an entity this large goes beyond the positive environmental effects, sending a message to the public and private sector across the world: if we can make change happen at scale, so can you.” #plastics #singleuseplastics #foodpackaging #plasticfoodpackaging #sustainability #sustainablepackaging

There's a new White House strategy to tackle plastic pollution 🙌. The plan breaks down what it will take to advance a circular plastics economy, starting with reducing material consumption, and moving to scaling the material recovery and recycling infrastructure - think Olyns - that is essential to keeping plastics in circulation and out of landfills and incinerators. This is a major milestone, and signals the government's commitment to a closed loop economy for plastics.

Coca-Cola, along with 55 other brands, is identified as the leading contributor to global plastic pollution, accounting for over half of plastic waste. Food and beverage companies are major polluters. The top five brands include Coca-Cola, PepsiCo, Nestlé, Danone, and Altria. The study emphasizes the need for producer reporting and highlights Coca-Cola’s efforts to make its packaging recyclable and increase the use of recycled material. Researchers advocate for phasing out single-use plastics to reduce pollution. Negotiations are ongoing for a global treaty to combat plastic pollution. Coca-Cola is not only bad for the environment, but it also has several other health drawbacks. Covid19 was the trailer of nature's potential to wrap humans in plastic if we don't take action. Nature is known for giving back what we give to it. The choice is yours regarding what you want to receive from nature.

Excited to share that the Biden-Harris Administration has announced a new goal to phase out federal procurement of single-use plastics from all federal operations by 2035 and from food service operations, events, and packaging by 2027. Plastic production and waste have doubled over the past two decades, littering our ocean, poisoning the air of communities near production facilities, and threatening public health. This commitment recognizes the plastic pollution crisis and builds on President Biden’s Executive Order on Catalyzing Clean Energy Industries and Jobs through Federal Sustainability, which directs the federal government to achieve net-zero procurement by 2050.

Together with his family, our Director Roland Gilliam joined The Big Plastic Count coordinated by Greenpeace and Everyday Plastic last week. The objective? To gather more, game-changing evidence that will push the government to take bold action on plastic waste ⚠️ The results: 🥔 We threw away 15 snack packets, mostly those that contained crisps. Last year it is estimated that we consumed 6 billion packets of crisps! 🚰 We disposed of 6 small drinks bottles - generally we try to take bottles/flasks to refill but when you run out it's still rare to find a water fountain in, say, a railway station. 🍎 At least 8 of the plastic items that ended up in the bin were packaging from 'fresh' fruit and vegetables - supermarkets seems to wrap everything excessively. Read more in our latest blog: https://lnkd.in/e5Pxgu-g #ClimateAction #ForOurPlanet

Plastic pollution is a growing problem, impacting our oceans, streets, and communities. This July, #KTL is joining the global movement of #PlasticFreeJuly to raise awareness and help drive change. Plastic Free July empowers individuals to be part of the solution by reducing single-use plastics. Even small changes in our daily habits can make a big difference. Here are some ways we can all participate: - Ditch single-use plastic bags and bring your reusable bags when shopping. - Invest in a reusable water bottle and coffee mug to stay hydrated on the go. - Pack your lunch in reusable containers to avoid unnecessary plastic packaging. - Opt for loose fruits and vegetables instead of pre-wrapped options. - Look for products made from recycled materials and ensure you're recycling what you can at home. #KTL SHEQ Director David Bromley-Walsh featured and has taken the pledge to refuse single use plastic and drinks bottles. At #KTL, we're committed to doing our part and we’re actively exploring ways to reduce our plastic footprint in our operations. #KTL, #ConnectingCommunities, #PlasticFreeJuly P.S. Looking for additional resources? Check out: Plastic Free July website: https://lnkd.in/f6rJSUr The Ocean Cleanup: https://lnkd.in/eV6CXyc Plastic Pollution Coalition: https://lnkd.in/eJjfQQMF