Ep 1 - Plastics: reuse not single use

Woke & Confused

From plastic pollution to climate breakdown, the more you know about how f****d the planet is, the more confusing life gets.

In this episode Jess and Livvy introduce themselves, discuss their current environmental dilemmas and open up Greenwash Corner - with a special focus on single-use plastics.

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Links mentioned in this episode:

- Coffee cup ban: Boston Tea Party's sales fall by £250k https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-47629820

- Starbucks is getting rid of plastic straws and replacing them with sippy cups https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/starbucks-plastic-straws-strawless-lids

- These Plastic-Free Water Bottles Disappear 3 Weeks After You Throw Them Away

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/single-use-non-plastic-water-bottle/

Actions you can take today

1. Check out Long Live the Lunchbox

https://www.globalactionplan.org.uk/young-people-business/long-live-the-lunchbox

2. Find tap water on the go with the Refill app

https://refill.org.uk/

3. Look up clothing brands using Good on You, the ethical fashion directory https://directory.goodonyou.eco/

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LEGAL STUFF: For the avoidance of doubt, all the opinions expressed on Woke & Confused belong to Jess and Livvy and not to any organisations they may be working for, affiliated with or talking about. They're ours, all ours. These are based on our knowledge and experiences at the time of presenting and are subject to change. Please don't take it as gospel truth and do make your own decisions. We are always open to hearing and learning more as it's a confusing world we live in! Right-ho, thanks, bye :) xx

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