Not all of us have been fully aware of the implications of plastic production and disposal forever - I have to admit, I'm a fairly recent eco activist. Like many people now - I was too busy bringing up my family and holding down a job. So, be kind to yourself and do what you can from today. And the last thing we want is for people to throw all their plastic in the bin! If you have it, keep using it until you can use it no more (though you might want to convert cooking containers to an alternative use!). I'm using old plastic takeaway boxes as a new system of nail/screw and general DIY bits and bobs filing storage! [Keep asking your favourite takeaway restaurants to convert to compostable containers or to allow you bring your own containers for filling (Aromas said yes when I asked them!💚)] Please add any others that you know of in the comments.
The great thing about plastic is that it's durable and easy to clean and therefore great for children's toys. So don't throw them away, pass them on, take them to charity shops ... or even make cool art with them!
Other plastic objects can be used creatively, as we in Forest Gate know only too well!
I know of one resident who has made a greenhouse out of plastic bottles!
Share your ideas!
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