Evolved

Following my last shopping trip where I purchased all of the usual products as required I have been compiling a list of the items that come in plastic containers, which I currently recycle, and trying to source alternatives. I have looked for refills, which can result in up to an 85% reduction in plastic use, or non plastic containers as an alternative. I have been comparing previous brands, current brands and new brands so I can also analyse the cost implications and will be writing to individual companies to inform them of my findings, requesting that they provide refills or alternatives where applicable. So far the outcome has not been as bleak as I expected. Details to follow on completion.

This is my plastic recycling for weekly collection, which may or may not be recycled and could end up in the ocean. To be accurate we did not put our bin out last week as it wasn't full so this is 2 weeks, none the less.... I have come across some troubling and reassuring stories about plastic littering our planet and the sight that met me this morning has prompted me to take more direct action myself. Just as ripples spread out and all that. I am going to quit plastic (anywhere I can!). Anyway fancy joining me? Or telling me that they are already doing it?