Keep Australia Beautiful Week (Aug 3–9) has been inspiring change since 1972. Their vision? A litter-free and sustainable Australia—and we’re here for it. 🌿 Learn more: kab.org.au/keep-australia-beautiful-week #KeepAustraliaBeautifulWeek #PlasticFree #EarthBeforePlastic
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Eorth is about putting Earth Before Plastic. We are and Australian based business that sells household and beauty products - without the plastic.
#GoodNewsFriday Plastic Free July is a wrap! 🎉 From Shampoo Bars to Stainless Steel Pegs, you crushed it! What was your favourite swap? #PlasticFreeJuly #EarthBeforePlastic #ZeroWasteWins
National Lipstick Day calls for a pout with purpose! 💋 Eorth's Natural Lip and Cheek Balm is plastic free, packed with Australian oils, and ‘probably the best lip balm I’ve tried’—Fleur Micro Farm’s words, not ours! #PlasticFree #EarthBeforePlastic #NationalLipStickWeek
Microplastics have been found in our blood, lungs and even placentas. 😳 They come from plastic waste and synthetic fabrics—and they’re everywhere. This #PlasticFreeJuly, let’s keep them out by swapping a plastic item for something compostable. #earthbeforeplastic #plasticfree #zerowaste
Plastic pollution in the seas can make its way to your dinner table, by way of salt. In a new study, scientists found salt highly contaminated with microplastics.🧂 🌊 #PlasticPollutes www.foodandwine.com/table-salt-m...
Should You Worry About Microplastics in Your Table Salt? Here's What the Research Says
A new study found microplastics in every commercial table salt sample tested, adding to evidence that sea salt contamination is widespread. Most of the particles were tiny plastic fragments, likely fo...
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"International Self-Care Day reminder: Be kind to yourself and the planet. 🌿❤️ How do you practice plastic free self-care? #PlasticFreeJuly #SelfCareDay #EarthBeforePlastic #FeelGoodFriday
These small island nations didn't invent plastic, they didn't ask for single use plastic to be part of their daily lives. They were perfectly fine without it. #plasticfreejuly
Who is polluting the ocean with plastic?
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Cute video. But I wish this obsession with big plush animals would end. They are all, or almost all, made using synthetic fibres, shedding microplastics as they are handled and age. And their production collectively helps perpetuate growth in the petrochemical industry.
He climbed the giant bear and found the best spot to nap. Original post
One week into #PlasticFreeJuly! I’ve been living plastic free for years now, and some of my favourite swaps have become second nature. Here are 5 easy ways I avoid plastic every day: 1. Bokashi composting 2. Home cooking 3. Steel pegs 4. Shampoo bars 5. Plastic free floss. Learn more ⬇️
🌊🌳 The Daintree, where 2 UNESCO World Heritage Sites collide—the Wet Tropics Rainforest & The Great Barrier Reef. Plastic pollution threatens both. Let’s keep them pristine. #WorldRainforestDay #PlasticFree #EorthBeforePlastic
Myth: Recycling fixes everything! Fact: Less than 10% of plastic waste is recycled globally. #refuse #reduce #reuse #earthbeforeplastic
Happy Mother's Day to the mother of us all. (And who deserves to be treated better.)
🌍 For the mums who taught us to care. 💕 Mother’s Day is more than just a celebration—it’s a reminder of the values moms pass down. For many, that includes a commitment to sustainability, teaching us to respect the Earth and make mindful choices. #MothersDay #LeadByExample #Gratitude
This #FeelGoodFriday, we’re celebrating SWAY, a startup turning seaweed into compostable plastic alternatives that fit right into existing manufacturing. Even better? Could this be the future of packaging? 🤔 👉 Watch: youtu.be/kaza5-NoSbM?... #EarthBeforePlastic #Sustainability #PlasticFree
These pellets could help end plastic packaging! #shorts
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🌿 Small swaps, big impact! Most beauty routines use 5-10 single-use plastics. Our Tinted Lip & Cheek Balm is a multi-use, compostable, plastic-free alternative—hydration + tint for lips and cheeks. What’s your favourite sustainable swap? #PlasticFreeBeauty #EarthBeforePlastic
Each year the world produces approx. 350M tonnes of plastic waste. Shockingly, 1-2 million tonnes of that plastic ends up in our oceans. Plastic breaks down into microplastics, polluting ecosystems, harming wildlife & entering our food chain. #PlasticFree #ZeroWaste #Eorth #PlasticPollution
☀️ BIG NEWS, SUN LOVERS! ☀️ Sunbutter SPF50 Sunscreen is BACK IN STOCK! 🎉 Australian made, reef-safe, and packed plastic free. It’s the sun protection your skin (and the ocean) will thank you for. Grab yours before it’s gone again! 🌊💛 #SunbutterIsBack #PlasticFreeSun #plasticfree
In our latest podcast, "I'm Plastic Free", we chat with Simona Pagenetto founder of the I'm Plastic Free directory. Simona shares her journey from entrepreneur to Banksia Award Winner. #earthbeforeplastic #zerowaste #microplastic #plasticpollution #plasticwaste #goplasitcfree #plasticfreesliving
From Entrepreneur to Award Winner. A discussion with Simona Pagenetto from I'm Plastic Free
YouTube video by And Then What?
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"On a pristine Australian island, the seabirds have become so full of plastic they crackle and crunch." It's sad that a place said to be one of the most beautiful places on Earth, is being inundated by plastic & harming wildlife ... and not due to the islands inhabitants. #plasticpollution
On a pristine Australian island the birds are so full of plastic they crunch
It's an exclusive tourist destination and one of the most pristine places on the planet. It's the last place you would expect to find birds with bellies so full of plastic that they crunch if you sque...
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Did you know our lip balm tubes are compostable? 🌿 By choosing compostable packaging, we're reducing plastic waste & contributing to a healthier planet. 🌱 eorth.au/products/pep... #PlasticFree #Composting #compostable #breakfreefromplastic #earthbeforeplastic #zerowaste #plasticfreepackaging
"The industry likes to put the responsibility on the individual. But it’s the brands, it’s their choice for the kinds of packaging they use and for embracing this throwaway model of delivering their goods." Read more via @ehnewsroom.bsky.social 👇 www.ehn.org/half-of-the-...
Half of the world's plastic pollution can be traced back to 56 companies
New research shows a few multinational companies, including Philip Morris International and Coca-Cola, are major contributors to global plastic pollution, a study finds.Sofia Quaglia reports for The G...
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🎉 Happy Eorth Day! 🌍 Today, we celebrate our beautiful planet and its timeless wonders. Let's embrace the spirit of sustainability and cherish the world around us. Every Day is Earth Day! 🌿💚 #HappyEarthDay #SustainableLiving #PlasticFree #EarthDay #earthbeforeplastic
Often, a straightforward explanation from young people can help clarify the intricacies of plastic pollution. #plasticpollution #earthbeforeplastic #zerowaste #microplastics
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🌟 New Episode - And Then What? 🌟 Dr. Saffron Bryant shares her journey to Antarctica w/ Homeward Bound & sustainability & plastic reduction. 🌱🌍 We ask: Can science solve the plastic pollution problem? 🔗 youtu.be/l-sF1wyNCbw #SustainableLiving #PlasticFree #HomewardBound #Antarctica
Dr. Saffron Bryant: Leadership, Sustainability, and the Fight Against Plastic Pollution
YouTube video by And Then What?
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🌿 Switching to a shampoo bar is more than just a trend—it's a sustainable choice that benefits both you and the environment. Here's Why: Travel-Friendly: With no risk of leaks or spills, shampoo bars are perfect for travel. They're compact and can be easily packed in a reusable tin.
✈️ Still wrapping your suitcase in plastic? Why? 🤔 Does it really protect your luggage or keep the contents safe, or just add to plastic waste? In this episode of And Then What?, we break down the myth & some plastic-free alternatives. #PlasticFreeTravel #SustainableTravel #AndThenWhatPodcast
Still Wrapping Your Suitcases in Plastic? Why?
YouTube video by And Then What?
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#Microplastics comprehensive review: Impact on honey bee, occurrence in #honey and health risk evaluation besjournals.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/abs/10.1...
Microplastics comprehensive review: Impact on honey bee, occurrence in honey and health risk evaluation
The findings of this study are highly relevant to both the beekeeping industry and public health policymakers. By identifying key contamination routes and the detrimental effects of microplastics (MP...
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The researchers estimated that microplastic pollution could increase the number at risk of starvation by another 400 million in the next two decades, calling that an “alarming scenario” for global food security. Read more 👇 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation
Researchers say problem could increase number of people at risk of starvation by 400m in next two decades
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