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[009] – 4 EASY WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT TODAY!

10 Jul 2018

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Plastic is big news right now as we are waking up to the environmental impact of plastic pollution and our addiction to single use plastics. In this episode we're looking at ‘The Big 4’ plastic polluters: water bottles; coffee cups; plastic bags; and straws, and the impact YOU can make by choosing to refuse single use and going with the re-usable versions of each! Useful linksPlastic Free JulyRefill appKeep CupsStojo collapsible coffee cupsRcup - Re-usable leak-proof coffee cup made from recycled disposable cupsOnya - lightweight re-usable mesh bags for loose fruit and vegBlog post: 5 of the best re-usable water bottlesBlog post: Sustainable alternatives to disposable coffee cupsPodcast: Episode 7 - Getting starting with Plastic Free Living with Anne Marie Bonneau, the Zero Waste ChefPodcast: Episode 8 - Shopping plastic free without a local zero waste storeThe Sustainable Living Hub ACTION YOU CAN TAKE AFTER LISTENINGSOURCE RE-USABLE VERSIONS OF THE BIG 4: Water bottles for all the family check-square-o Coffee cups for those that use them check-square-o Shopping bags: For the weekly shop; for those odd times when you just pop into the shops; and lightweight bags for loose fruit and veg Re-usable straws if you feel the need/have small peopleREMEMBER TO TAKE THEM WITH YOU! Think about ways you can make it a new habit to take these things with you Keep you shopping bags in the car Attach a small bag to your keyring check-square-o Keep your coffee cup in your bag or your carGET THE FAMILY ON BOARD..! Have a chat with the rest of the family about the changes you are making, and why they are important. check-square-o Get the kids to pick their own water bottle - there is such a great range now! check-square-o Ask other family members how you can all help each other to remember your re-usables - harness the 'pester power' in a constructive way! How are you doing with The Big 4?Do comment below and let me know! FEELING INSPIRED TOLIVE MORE SUSTAINABLY?Join my Sustainable Living Hub and discover practical ways to reduce your impact on the planet. JOIN NOW GET MY WEEKLY NEWSLETTER SIGN UP

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2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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El Partidazo de COPE

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[009] – 4 EASY WAYS TO REDUCE YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT TODAY!

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13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

10:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

12:00H | 20 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

2ª PARTE | 06 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 22 ENE 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

3ª PARTE | 04 MAR 2026 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

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