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World Environment Day is an annual event that serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of environmental conservation. In 2023, the focus is on plastic pollution and the critical role that individuals, governments, and businesses play in addressing this global issue. It is a call to action, urging us to reflect on our actions and work together to create a sustainable future. This year, let's take a closer look at the steps being taken by governments and businesses to tackle plastic pollution and the urgent need to transition to a circular economy. Plastic pollution has reached alarming levels, causing...

Plastic-free living is a 100% plastic-free lifestyle that entails consciously avoiding the use of any products made of plastic, products containing plastic, or disposable plastic items.

International Plastic Free Day was founded by Free The Ocean as an initiative to stop plastic polluting our oceans.

You might think do we really need another plastic-free day? Well, I agree we really shouldn't, but as this problem is so massive more awareness can't be bad.

Read: What is World Clean Up Day?

This plastic-free initiative is observed on May 25th and urges individuals to take a stand against single-use plastic for one day.

• Boar bristle toothbrushes have been around for centuries and are making a comeback as people become more environmentally conscious. The bamboo and boar bristles are sourced in China which is the largest producer of these types of bristles, not to mention bamboo too. The bristles are sterilized with hot water and do not cause any harm to the animal. These bristles are used in a lot of different brushes and are generally a byproduct of the meat industry. This is truly zero waste as it makes wise use of organic waste that would have otherwise generated methane in a landfill, or CO2 in an incinerator.

Many suppliers and then companies are offering 100% compostable products that are actually made from nylon, polyester and PLA. These products are sold as biodegradable bamboo charcoal floss or bamboo charcoal bristle toothbrushes, but do not be fooled. These products are not made from 100% bamboo fiber and contain around 70% (likely more) nylon or PLA. I found this out when searching suppliers for a biodegradable and compostable floss. These suppliers mislead companies, who then mislead their customers as they are sitting on likely 1000s of fake compostable products.  So, let's get into the PLA hype and why natural materials...