A month without plastic
Day 1: We think that we are already quite good at not using too much plastic, and being aware, but we still use it so we have decided to go plastic-free for one month. By plastic-free we mean we are not going to buy anything plastic for a month, no plastic packaging or bottles or bags. We'll continue to use what we have in the house but we won't buy anymore. When we first thought about it, it really didn't seem to be that much of a task but in the short amount of time that has passed since we started, (we made the decision last night after tea) we have already realised there are lots of challenges which include: * dog poo bags since we have a dog this could get messy, * coffee- mum drinks loads, * screen wash for the car- the warning light came on the other day * toilet paper- as far as we know the only brand of loo roll is shipped from Australia which is potty (excuse the pun) Another issue is supermarkets or shops in general. Fruit & veg- we grow o...