Plastic Free July | What & Why

Have you ever taken a moment to think about the amount of plastic you use in a day? 

Plastic was and is an amazing invention. It has made things possible, which wouldn’t have been without it. But we have become very ‘throw-a-way’ with it, not everything we use plastic for we need to use plastic for. There are plenty of natural or more sustainable materials we can use instead. 

Plastic Free July is all about choosing not to use single-use plastic in July. The aim of this campaign is to highlight the use of single use plastic and show you how you can live without it. Plastic free July actually started in Australia in 2011 and has been gaining followers since then. You can find out more by visiting the Plastic Free July website, but we have written a few tips on changes you can make to help you go plastic free (or at least decrease the amount of single use plastics in your home and in the sea.). Remember it is all about the little positive changes.

 Plastic Alternatives

Swap your hand soap from bottled to bar soap. Whether it is in your kitchen, bathroom or both. Our soaps are handmade and natural, meaning they are free from nasty chemicals.

Soap – Handmade, natural and available at Home of Juniper

Bar shampoos. I found these tricky to use initially (I have a lot of hair, so the 3-5 swipes I was told to use was not enough). But after you are used to it it is a great, plastic free way to care for your hair.

Coconut Milk and Shea Butter Shampoo Bar – Atlas & Ortus

The 5p plastic bag charge is one of the first ways some people heard about negatives of single use plastics. By using reusable shoppers you not only help the planet, but in the long run also your money.

Cotton shopper from Home of Juniper

Back to the bathroom, plastic toothbrushes are a throw-a-way plastic with a great alternative.. bamboo!

Atlas & Ortus Bamboo Toothbrush

Plastic free deodorants are also a great alternative the plastic packaged ones used. And there is an increasing amount of natural and plastic free alternatives

Natural, alternative deodorant by Earth Conscious

Make-up is something I am still working on changing. But there are some wonderful companies that sell refillable makeup. Or make up in wood containers rather than plastic.

Refillable Bronzer from Acala Online

We also sell a range of alternatives to clingfilm too. Steel containers to store or use as lunch boxes, sandwich wraps, lunch boxes and more.

Food Wrap from Home of Juniper

Going plastic free can have an initial expense, but as most of these swaps are reusable you can start to save on items you use a lot.

We would love to hear more from you, about the swaps you have made or if you have any questions.

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