Planet Over Plastics

50% of plastic is used only once before it’s disposed of, unfortunately as a non-biodegradable product the final resting place for plastic is typically the ocean. The plastic pieces are broken down into microplastic, which unfortunately is sometimes ingested by fish – 60% of fish worldwide is thought to contain plastic. 8 million tons of plastic pollution enters the ocean everyday with approximately 50-70 trillion pieces of microplastic present on the ocean floor.

Reusable Products

Eco Gift Wrap – A lot of wrapping paper contains plastic (especially those laminated, foil blocked of with glitter) ends up in a landfill. As an alternative you can purchase reusable gift bags or brown paper.
Eco Cleaning Supplies – Cleaning products is often full of toxic ingredients and wrapped in single use plastic. Unfortunately, these products typically end up in landfills. Purchase refillable and eco friendly cleaning products. When doing laundry buy non-toxic and biodegradable laundry tablets
Eco Period Products - Many sanitary products contain up to 90% plastic with tampons often having plastic wrapping and applicators. Reusable period products such as menstrual cup, reusable pads and period pants are good for both your purse and the planet.
Tupperware

Plastic Free Alternatives

Biodegradable bin bags
Bar Soap
Face Cloths
Shampoo Bars
Wooden Toothbrushes
Deodorant Bars
Loose Fruit & Vegetables (not pre-packaged)
Local Milk Delivery Services

Refill, Rehydrate & Refuel

On campus there are 7 water fountains. There are 4 in the library (1 on each floor), 1 on The Quad, 1 in each of the the communal kitchens, 1 in the Sports Centre. Additionally, you can refill your water bottle in Locos.

All of the coffee shops (e.g. Starbucks, 1966, The Coffee Room & Locos) promote re-usable travel mugs and offer a discount to students

Planet Over Plastics

Reusable Products

Plastic Free Alternatives

Refill, Rehydrate & Refuel

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