Plastic-free living isn’t always simple, but so here’s how to prevent plastic pollution in North Wales
Sometimes we can feel isolated in our journey towards plastic free living, however all over the UK more initiatives are being introduced to make that lifestyle slightly simpler. We’ve compiled a list of things you should know that will help you on your plastic free journey in North Wales
Shopping in Menai
General food store Slates are now offering packaging free alternatives for customers, following the issue being highlighted on David Attenborough’s Blue Planet two years ago. Unlike other stores, they aren’t completely zero-waste, instead opting for a plastic-free section, helping you blend between the two lifestyles. Plastic-free alternatives include Cereals, nuts, fruits, shampoo, soaps and cleaning products.
The Mass Unwrap
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This initiative aims to highlight how much plastic waste is generated by supermarkets. Between 10am-12pm on 3-10 March, Surfers Against Sewage are asking you to do your weekly shop at the Waitrose in Menai. Volunteers will be ready to go through your shopping and collect any avoidable plastic packaging. This is a part of a nation-wide initiative to tackle plastic waste at a community level.
Coastline clean up
While reducing our plastic consumption is a positive lifestyle change, we also need to tackle the pre-existing damage. Beach clean-ups are a great way to get involved with the community and to teach children where waste can end up. Traeth Crigyll beach is hosting a clean at 10am on 6 April and volunteers will be on had to weigh and record the litter to educate others on the severity of cluttered coastlines.
No more single-use
Sometimes it’s impossible to avoid using plastic, however ensuring a plastic is never only a single-use plastic is a great compromise. New initiatives such as Ecobricks are repurposing plastic bottles and other single-use plastics to build homes. Read more here about how to get involved.
