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    The hidden cost of convenience: Types of plastic pollution and their impact

    May 13, 2025 /

    Plastic has quietly overtaken our modern lives because of its convenience, durability, and affordability. It is everywhere – on our food, in our clothing, surrounding us in our home and office furnishings. Yet, the very properties that make plastic so useful—its strength and resistance to degradation—also make it a threat to all of us. As global plastic production surpasses 400 million tons annually, it’s important to understand the types of plastic pollution, their impact, and what we can do to reduce reliance on these materials to work toward a sustainable future. This post is a part of our Climate Change Collective conversations. Jamie at JamieAdStores is starting off our conversation this month…

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    In our modern world many types of plastic play key roles in our daily lives, but they also have significant negative impact on our daily lives. From packaging materials to automotive parts, and medical devices to household items, plastics are everywhere. However, not all plastics are created equal. Understanding the different types of plastics, including the emerging category of bioplastics, can help us make more informed decisions about their use, recycling, and impact on ourselves and the environment. 1. Polyethylene Terephthalate (PET or PETE) Polyethylene Terephthalate, commonly known as PET, is a strong, lightweight plastic widely used in packaging, especially for beverages and food. It is considered to be a…

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    July 9, 2024 /

    It’s one of our favourite months of the year: Plastic Free July! It’s a month of collaborative ideas and a social media movement all about going plastic free. Plastic is so prevalent in our lives that we can fail to notice that it’s there. This is why it’s so great that Caroline from Enviroline Blog has started this month’s Climate Change Collective conversation by talking about small steps we can take for Plastic Free July because small steps can make a huge impact. I’m adding to the conversation by sharing 31 plastic free swaps you make make this month. [I]f we all take small steps it can lead to a…

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    It’s hard to believe it, but it’s July again! Every year, Plastic Free July inspires millions of people to rethink their plastic consumption and take small but impactful actions to reduce single-use plastics in their daily lives. This month-long challenge, initiated by the Plastic Free Foundation in 2011, raises awareness about the environmental impacts of plastic pollution and encourages sustainable habits. Alison and I look forward to this month as a chance to dive deep into issues around plastic, share our experiments with changes, and adopt new and better ways of going about daily life. Next week Alison will be sharing some of our favourite plastic swaps discovered over the…

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    |PR|  This post contains sponsored content. As always, all thoughts are our own. Please read more on our Privacy Policy and Disclaimers Page. Small businesses on a mission to do good are one of my favourite things. It’s so encouraging to see people creating ways to improve life on our planet through products that reduce environmental impacts, packaging that has minimal waste, and using profits to give back to communities. When we met Susana from Goodwash Soap, it was clear she was on a mission to do all of these things. I’m excited to share about this woman-led business with you all and talk a little bit about sustainable soap. And keep…

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    Living a sustainable life means finding ways to eliminate unnecessary waste from our lives. So, speaking of waste, I decided to explore the idea of plastic free toilet paper and what that practically looks like in my life. Talking about what happens in the bathroom (and on the toilet particularly) isn’t the most comfortable thing for everyone, so plastic free toilet paper isn’t something I hear about very often. Let’s change that! And let’s talk about what it means to use environmentally friendly toilet paper. Why is toilet paper a problem for our planet? When I first started thinking about alternatives to toilet paper, it was actually because of the…

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