Day 30 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Last but not least, say NO whenever possible. Use what you have already! This is one of the most sustainable ways one can live. If you’re getting something for free, learn to say NO when you have that product already. Avoid plastics whenever humanly possible. Not just … Read more

Day 29 of the Plastic Free July Challenge When doing your next load of laundry, replace your dryer sheets and fabric softener with wool dryer balls. While dryer balls can be made of rubber or plastic, wool ones tend to dry clothes quicker. They bounce around in the dryer to soften fabric, prevent clinging, and … Read more

Day 28 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Most toilet brushes end up in landfills or in our oceans, their plastic bristles often shedding nasty sharp hairs that are harmful to sea life. Look for plastic-free toilet brushes which are made of plant-based bristles and sustainably harvested wood. So, you can just throw it in … Read more

Day 27 of the Plastic Free July Challenge While disposable diapers may seem more convenient than cloth diapers, their environmental impact is terrifying. Not only do they form a sizeable portion of non-recyclable landfill waste, but they also contain many harmful chemicals that are subsequently dispersed into the environment. In the United States, there are … Read more

Day 26 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Throughout the year. 2020, face masks have become one of the most prominent symbols of the coronavirus pandemic, both on our faces and, according to experts, in pollution scattered across the planet’s beaches, streets, and bodies of water. OceansAsia, a non-profit marine conservation advocacy organization, recently conducted … Read more

Day 25 of the Plastic Free July Challenge 99% of all the toothbrushes in the world are made from plastic. And about 1 billion plastic toothbrushes are used and trashed each year in the USA. (Source) Once they reach landfills, they will take about 1000 years to degrade and will never fully biodegrade. They’ll just … Read more

Day 24 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Do you know that the air inside our homes is more polluted than the air outside? The inside air gets polluted usually because of the harsh chemicals emitted from the daily personal hygiene products used by us. This includes detergents, air fresheners, other cleaning products, etc. You … Read more

Day 23 of the Plastic Free July Challenge Period underwear, Reusable cloth pads & Menstrual cups are great alternatives to  & disposable pads & tampons. But personally what I noticed is that the people around me are ready to take some action for the environment during their periods, but terrifying when I say about Menstrual … Read more

Day 22 of the Plastic Free July Challenge A study shows that our toothpaste contains 18mg of nicotine which is equal to the amount found in 9 cigarettes. Nicotine damages our DNA type which increases the risk of cancer. And you may think, we can recycle those tubes. But according to the EPA, the recycling … Read more