How to use less plastic

Small choices, big impact

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Start making conscious choices today

Want to reduce your plastic use but don’t know where to start? The good news: there are countless ways you can make a difference—starting today. Whether it’s at home, in the store or at work, your choices matter.

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Join the 7-day Plastic Diet

Want to use less plastic but don’t know where to start? Join our plastic diet! For seven days, you'll receive practical tips and fresh insights. Discover how easy it is to reduce plastic in your daily life.

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Request the free fashion guide

Did you know nearly 70% of all clothing contains plastic? Washing and wearing it releases microplastics into the environment—and even your body. The good news? You can take action. Our free guide shows you how to make better fashion choices.

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Help us turn off the plastic tap, organise a fundraising event and stop the plastic tsunami. Your support helps us fund research, influence policy and educate all generations.

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Organise a fundraising event

Help us turn off the plastic tap, organise a fundraising event and stop the plastic tsunami. Your support helps us fund research, influence policy and educate all generations.

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Scan your products for plastic

Shampoo, toothpaste, cleaning products – many everyday items contain microplastics. The PlasticFreeFuture app lets you scan products and instantly see if they’re plastic-free. It makes living a plastic-free lifestyle easier than ever.

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You’re doing your part. Now it’s the industry’s turn.

It’s powerful that you want to use less plastic.
But as long as single-use plastics, harmful substances and Big Oil continue unchecked, nothing truly changes.

Want to make real impact? Support organisations that push for better policy, turn science into action, and drive lasting behaviour change.

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Your voice matters

This year (2025), world leaders will negotiate a global treaty on plastic pollution. We’re calling for strong laws and real system change. Add your name to demand a future free from plastic waste.

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We run campaigns that drive real impact—from fast fashion to microplastics in cosmetics. Support our work by following, sharing and spreading the message. Awareness leads to action, explore our campaigns and join the movement!

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Want less plastic in your daily life? Sign up for the Plastic Diet. You’ll receive a few short emails with easy tips to swap plastic for healthier alternatives.

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How to use less plastic

Small choices, big impact

Start making conscious choices today

Start making conscious choices today

Join the 7-day Plastic Diet

Request the free fashion guide

Organise a fundraising event

Join the 7-day Plastic Diet

Request the free fashion guide

Organise a fundraising event

Scan your products for plastic

You’re doing your part. Now it’s the industry’s turn.

Your voice matters

Together, we create change

Call for a strong Plastic Treaty

Plastic Fashion: What’s Really in Your Clothes?

Scientists Speak Out: Watch the series

Join the Plastic Diet

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