To say plastic pollution is a widespread problem is not doing it justice:
- Only about 9% of all plastic ever made has likely been recycled with 12% of all plastic waste having been incinerated. The remaining 79% has accumulated in either landfill or the natural environment if not still in use.
- One million seabirds and 100,000 marine mammals die each year from plastic pollution in our oceans.
- In one study by the U.S. Centres for Disease Control, nearly 93 percent of people tested positive for BPA (a potentially harmful chemical present in plastic products).
Think the problem is too big for you to make an impact?
Think again.
We put together this list of eco friendly products to show you just how easy it can be to replace some of the plastic products you buy and support those making products out of recycled plastic. By replacing them, you can virtually eliminate your single use plastic waste in that area. By purchasing recycled plastic products you are helping to close the loop of the circular economy.
One of the best ways to fight plastic pollution is to live by example and ensure the products you buy are produced with both ethics and the environment in mind.
Also, don’t forget to share the journey with your friends and family. The more friends you convince, the more people you share articles like this one with, the more people will begin using environmentally friendly products in their everyday lives, and that is how we change the world.
Scroll down to see where you can make some simple changes with eco-friendly products that can have big impacts on your environmental footprint.
1. Pod Star reusable Coffee Pods
Introducing Pod Star Capsules: Revolutionizing Your Coffee Experience!
Go Green, Sip Smart: Stop contributing to the 27 million disposable coffee capsules dumped in landfills daily. Choose Pod Star – the eco-friendly, reusable coffee capsule crafted from premium food-grade stainless steel. It’s not just good for Earth, it’s also light on your pocket!
Savvy Savings: At just 40c per pod, your initial investment swiftly recovers. Say goodbye to recurring expenses on single-use capsules!
Your Coffee, Your Way: Liberate your taste buds! Fill your Pod Star capsule with freshly ground coffee from your trusted barista, any bean variety of your choice, grind it yourself with Pod Star’s hand-held grinder, or indulge in Pod Star’s exclusive range of freshly roasted and ground fair-trade coffee.
Easy to Use: Scoop, tamp, and screw. It’s that simple! Discover the joy of the freshest brew every time you sip.
Zero Waste, All Taste: After relishing your perfect cup, don’t discard the used grounds. Enrich your garden with them and watch it flourish.
Commitment to Our Planet: Every Pod Star capsule you use is a step towards a sustainable future. Embark on a zero-waste journey, one cup at a time.
Join the Pod Star Revolution! With a range of pods designed to fit various machines, elevate your coffee game and champion sustainability. Sip responsibly with every brew.
Pod Star offer free shipping over $80, and as a special offer to readers use the code ONYAPOD15 for 15% off!
Reusable Coffee Pods | Stainless Steel Coffee Pods | Pod Star
2. Vegan Leather Tote
Some of the world’s top fashion houses are now replacing animal leathers with vegan leathers made from fruit. Many people believe the leather industry is a by-product of the meat industry, but it’s not. Most leather is processed in countries where there are little or no welfare laws for animals (or humans that make the leather, who are often subjected to toxic chemicals from the tanning process, which then go into the water supplies, and harm marine wildlife too). This apple skin tote is a vibrant beautiful urban shopper, which is lightweight but strong enough to hold a laptop.
vegan leathers (made from fruit!) – blessed earth gifts
3. Toilet Paper
Who Gives a Crap? sells extra-cushy 3-ply bamboo bathroom tissue in colourful paper packs. The co-founder (after learning that 800 children under 5 die daily from diseases caused by poor water and sanitation) decided to set this company up with his friends, donating 50% of profits to provide clean sanitation in developing countries. For the crowdfunding campaign, he sat on a toilet in their draughty warehouse and refused to move, until they raised enough pre-orders to start production. It took 50 hours, but they did it!
Toilet paper that builds toilets | Who Gives A Crap Australia
4. Sustainable watches
The Sustainable Watch Company (England) is one of the most eco-friendly watch companies around. All watches are handmade from recycled furniture wood, in a variety of styles. This climate-positive business offsets carbon with every order, and plants 10 trees for each watch sold, which is also sent in beautiful zero-waste packaging. The watch straps (all vegan-friendly) are also made from recycled wood and you can choose to buy just the straps, if you already own a watch.
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