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Today I just wrapped up the Beyond Plastics Ecochallenge . This experience reinforced how small, consistent actions—like refusing single-use plastics and choosing reusables—can drive meaningful change when practiced collectively. I’m excited to carry these sustainable habits forward and inspire others to do the same. Together, we can build a...

Firstly, i didn't think there were such high levels of micro plastic in the environment around us Secondly, I read this article to realise its impact and how its entering our bocy back: https://thrivingsustainably.com/how-to-remove-microplastics/ I am sharing this with all of you as a great read and way to make an impact

For clothes washing, the most effective microplastic solution involves a combination of strategies, including using a microfiber filter or a laundry bag for washing machine, washing clothes less often, and opting for natural fabrics when possible. While researching, it was surprising to learn that even natural fabrics can shed microplastics,...

I tried looking up local partners to help with recycling or upcycling clothes and to my surprise, i found so many groups actually doing this and talking about it at scale. I leveraged : https://www.instagram.com/reel/Cs_REelNsY_/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet to actually share it with my neighbours and area mates to come to a common...

I needed a small table for my room, so I decided to look for a secondhand one instead of buying new. I found one online that was in great condition and way cheaper than anything new. What mattered most to me was quality and price—and knowing I wasn’t contributing to more production and packaging. It felt good to give something a second life...

Our household focused on cutting down single-use plastics, especially in the kitchen. We stopped using plastic bags, switched to reusable containers and jars, and started avoiding heavily packaged items when shopping. Even small things—like saying no to straws or bringing our own bags—added up. Doing this together made a big difference. At...

Here locally, people loved the idea. Own steel boxes are being carries to lunch / even glass boxes. The good part is some people wanted to use an insulated hot box, they previously used plastic ones and have now replaced this with the stainless steel ones - same applying to the water bottles as well - genuinely a positive impact. I even...

It’s the last day of the Beyond Plastic Ecochallenge 2025, and overall, it’s been eye-opening. Making small swaps—like switching to glass containers, bringing my own takeout containers, and using a microfiber catcher—felt doable, but they added up to a real shift in how I think about waste. Some changes were harder than others, but I’m leaving...

I chose a microfiber-catching laundry ball that goes in the wash with my clothes. I was surprised to learn how much plastic comes off synthetic fabrics with every load. I didn’t realize our laundry could be such a big source of microplastic pollution. The solution was simple to use, and it made me think more about the materials I wear and wash.

I asked a local restaurant if they’d be open to letting me use my own container for takeout. They were actually pretty open to it, though they mentioned health codes can make it tricky sometimes. It sparked a good conversation about how much packaging they go through daily. The main challenge was figuring out what’s allowed legally, but the...