Reducing single-use/disposable plastic
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Jun 2018
1:43pm, 1 Jun 2018
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Lizzie W
Ta. Is it not automatically compostable? Ink, I suppose?
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Jun 2018
2:03pm, 1 Jun 2018
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run free
The British Plastic industry indicates Bioplastic is made from renewable biomasses as well as waste plastic like the common polyethlyene britishplastics.co.uk So not all bio-plastics are compostable just like not all plastics are recyclable. Here is what Wiki says: en.wikipedia.org Perhaps like the numbers at the back of plastic, bio-plastic will need some regulation on what is compostable and what is not. |
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Jun 2018
2:13pm, 1 Jun 2018
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run free
Treehugger says that for the vast majority of compostable bio-plastics, they will need an industrial composter: treehugger.com They also note that the plastic types are not well regulated and any product can say anything about their plastic. |
Jun 2018
2:32pm, 1 Jun 2018
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Carpathius
I would have thought many bioplastics break down into microplastics.
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Jun 2018
8:35pm, 2 Jun 2018
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Jenelopy
run free: from a carbon footprint point of view I think it gets really complicated (and I hope someone has a complete answer for you as I am interested too). If packaging is made from casava or corn, you need to be really careful where it has been grown - were rainforests cut down to provide land for it to grow? I find it really challenging trying to minimise carbon footprint AND minimise plastic use. My main solution currently is to reduce consumption. |
Jun 2018
6:36pm, 3 Jun 2018
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gt
I've had a browse through the thread and couldn't see an answer to my question. What do people use for wrapping sandwiches? I stopped using cling film a while ago and went on to zip lock bags which I reuse as much as I can. The problem is that they start to fall apart and end up in the bin. I've seen the things about beeswax paper but it seems to be bloody expensive! I need something that'll help stop my sandwiches falling apart when they're in my bag and I'm cycling to work. Any suggestions? |
Jun 2018
7:41pm, 3 Jun 2018
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Curly45
I use a tupperware box - I'm aware that is also plastic, but obviously is designed to last a long time.
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Jun 2018
8:25pm, 3 Jun 2018
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Wine Legs
We have a couple of plastic sandwich boxes. I also made my own beeswax wraps. They didn't cost much at all.
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Jun 2018
8:45pm, 3 Jun 2018
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alpenrose
Tupperware here too, mine are probably 30 years old now. 
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Jun 2018
9:05pm, 3 Jun 2018
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TeeBee
Also, is there a problem with tin foil? I often wash it after use and can get two or three uses out of it before it goes into the recycling. Happy to be educated.
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