Harriet Dyer

Say No to Plastic

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We’ve reached an environmental crisis point with plastic, and it’s time to take action. But is it possible to make positive changes without radically changing your lifestyle? Absolutely! This practical book suggests eco-friendly alternatives to plastic, including budget options, high-street substitutes and DIY ideas to help you drastically reduce your plastic consumption. With 101 simple ways to use less plastic, you’ll find it easy to take the first step and make a difference.
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92 printed pages
Publication year
2018
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  • Катя Шипатоваshared an impression6 years ago
    🎯Worthwhile
    💤Borrrriiinnng!
    🐼Fluffy

    - советы для начинающих
    - советы немного не в нашей традиции (чините одежду - ну само собой, мы зашиваем дырки в постсоветских странах)
    Но что-то любопытное вынести можно

  • b0102778149shared an impression4 years ago
    👍Worth reading

  • Alena Grebenukshared an impression5 years ago
    💡Learnt A Lot

Quotes

  • b0102778149has quoted4 years ago
    BIODEGRADABILITY TIMELINE

    5 days–1 month VEGETABLES
    2–5 months PAPER
    6 months COTTON T-SHIRT
    1–5 years WOOL SOCKS
    25–40 years LEATHER SHOES
    30–40 years NYLON FABRIC
    50–100 years TIN CANS
    80–100 years ALUMINIUM CANS
    500 years to forever STYROFOAM CUP
    500 years to forever PLASTIC BAGS
    1 million years GLASS BOTTLES
    ENOUGH PLASTIC ENTERS LANDFILL EACH YEAR TO CIRCLE THE WORLD FOUR TIMES.

    TEN PER CENT OF ALL WASTE IS PLASTIC.
  • b0102778149has quoted4 years ago
    In 2016 around 335 million tonnes of plastic were produced worldwide; equivalent to the weight of two million blue whales.
  • Verner Starup Westenseehas quoted5 years ago
    brown sugar and add cinnamon for a festive scrub, or you could add peppermint extract for a refreshing morning wake-up.

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