Sustainable living

Could you be eating your own clothes? Our garments are shedding tiny bits of plastic that can escape into the ocean and potentially enter the food chain.

Make a picnic hamper that's full of wow and free from throwaway plastic. Our picnic ideas are perfect for people who want to show some love for the planet.

Single-use plastic piles up on match day. It’s time to give pointless plastic the red card with these fair-play tips.

8 June marks World Oceans Day. Find out how we depend on oceans and watch 5-year-old Charlie tell his story about cleaning plastic from beaches.

Struggling to go plastic-free in the kitchen? Green lifestyle blogger Wendy Graham offers tips on curbing plastics where we cook, store food and wash up.

Is there an answer to plastic poop bags? Find out below and discover ways to give your furry loved ones the best plastic-free lives you can.

Inspired by our #PlasticFreeFriday campaign, our local groups are overflowing with great ideas.

Plastic cotton buds may be a thing of the past, but plastic waste is still a problem in the bathroom – from toothpaste tubes to shampoo bottles. Can you ditch plastic without sacrificing your beauty regimen?

From the pollution produced by landfills to the devastating effects of plastic in our oceans, we urgently need to stem the flow of rubbish pouring into our environment. Here's a reminder of why recycling is such a good thing – for you and the planet.

Steph from lifestyle blog Expert Home Tips tells us how her office is embracing #PlasticFreeFriday – and why bosses should get behind it.