Archive for the ‘bio / degradable’ Category

PLA Parties

May 29, 2008 in bio / degradable, Plastic free PLASTICS, Special days & Parties

Once the ladies have had a few g & tees they like nothing better then some nibbles and a sing song. Which brings us to parties.  Though its not the greenest option there are times when disposable partyware is the only choice. Like January when Village Boy turned 50. Hoards arrived clutching cheap wine and [...]

Degradable versus biodegradable plastic

May 20, 2008 in bio / degradable

First its important to distinguish between degradable and biodegradable. The following was taken from http://www.noplasticbags.org Degradable plastic includes all classes of degradable plastic including the biodegradable and compostable. However, plastic that is not biodegradable or compost able usually use the label Degradable plastic. Most of the products using the label Degradable plastic, degrade as result [...]

Degradable Plastic

April 15, 2008 in bio / degradable
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I dont really understand degradable plastics -mainly because everyone has a different story – here is one of them…. Degradable plastic is specially designed to break down more quickly than normal plastic. Plastic does not biodegrade or rot – in fact it lasts for centuries so we are now knee deep in indestructible litter. Degradable plastic [...]

  • Plastic lasts for ever and we are using it to make one use, throwaway items. We have created everlasting rubbish and plastic litter is increasing exponentially. Plastic pollution is destroying the landscape, killing wildlife and poisoning the seas.
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    Evidence is also emerging that the plastic we use in everyday to wrap our food, wear next to our skin and use to decorate our homes may well be poisoning us.
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    For more reasons to cut your plastic consumption click on the image below - it is of a bird that died from ingesting plastic.
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  • So in 2007 we began to boycott stupid and unnecessary plastic products and source biodegradable alternatives. . Click the rubbish below to see what we boycott.
  • . Over the years we have sourced a lot plastic free alternatives. These are products as tried and tested by us. .. To find out what they are click the image below...
  • But even we cannot live completely with out plastic - those seaside rides get us everytime! .. Click on the image below to see plastic we still use....

  • Plastic free highlights

  • planet trash

  • or check out the flickr group

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    Texel

    Texel

    Marine litter. A winters worth of beached litter.

    Marine litter. Collected litter ready for pickup. 90% plastic.

    London Pride Riverside Rubbish

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    More Photos

  • or pictures of plastic pollution on google

  • YOU TUBE

    Films of plastic crap in motion and some interesting solutions. Click the cups to go.

  • Lucky Dip

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