Published: 09 Apr 2018
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Last updated: 22 Nov 2018
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8 minute read
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Roisin Mcloughlin
Plastic cotton buds may be a thing of the past, but plastic waste is still a problem in the bathroom – from toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles. Can you ditch plastic without sacrificing your beauty regimen?
Do you recycle at home? It might seem normal now, but it was a hard fought Friends of the Earth campaign that led to recycling collections on your doorstep.
It's good to enjoy food, clothes and treating ourselves. But the huge pressure to overconsume (and waste) so much is harming nature and people: Friends of the Earth's position.
Over-packaged chocolate Easter eggs became a bit of a bad joke a few years ago. Have they improved? Can we enjoy a plastic-free, low-waste choccy binge this Easter?
With the Environment Bill under scrutiny, there's renewed focus on the UK’s recycling rates. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.
