IS SILICONE BIODEGRADABLE? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ON THIS TOPIC ANSWERED IN ONE SINGLE POST

Of all the materials available for avoiding the use of plastic on a daily basis, the most similar would be silicone. Silicone is a flexible and durable material made up of silicon, oxygen and hydrogen atoms. This makes it a perfect alternative to plastic for use in dummies/pacifiers, bottle teats and female personal products such … Continue reading “IS SILICONE BIODEGRADABLE? ALL YOUR QUESTIONS ON THIS TOPIC ANSWERED IN ONE SINGLE POST”

SYNTHETIC MICROFIBRES: PLASTIC THAT IS HIDDEN IN YOUR CLOTHES

Whilst reading this blog, most likely you are wearing plastic. Yes, that’s what I said. There is plastic hiding in your clothes. If you don’t believe me and if your up for it, let’s do a test. First, you might have to stretch yourself into an unusual position to be able to read the label … Continue reading “SYNTHETIC MICROFIBRES: PLASTIC THAT IS HIDDEN IN YOUR CLOTHES”

THIS YEAR WE ARE DOING THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY, SOMETHING BETTER THAN A SALE. WE COLABORATE WITH SURFRIDER FOUNDATION!

At SinPlástico we have decided to break away from the traditional January sales. We are doing this for a specific reason. We do not want you to buy products just because they are cheap, that perhaps in reality you don’t even need. Even if the products are ours. The annual sales support a fast moving … Continue reading “THIS YEAR WE ARE DOING THINGS A LITTLE DIFFERENTLY, SOMETHING BETTER THAN A SALE. WE COLABORATE WITH SURFRIDER FOUNDATION!”

GREEN FRIDAY, SUSTAINABLE COMSUMPTION DAY!

This Friday support Green Friday! This idea came about as an alternative to Black Friday, a period of compulsive buying that originated in the US. The goal of this initiative is to make the most of the last Friday in November to buy things at a reduced price. The reality is, that Black Friday is … Continue reading “GREEN FRIDAY, SUSTAINABLE COMSUMPTION DAY!”

COTTON EAR BUDS, WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?

The European Commission has a new plan to fight against plastic contamination, in which it suggests banning various products, one of which is the cotton ear bud (also known as the Q-tip). It is true, that ear buds are one of the worst waste plastics when it comes to contaminating our oceans. As a result, … Continue reading “COTTON EAR BUDS, WHAT ARE THE ALTERNATIVES?”

HOW TO MAKE HOME-MADE YOGHURT WITHOUT A YOGHURT MAKER!

At Sinplastico we try to offer alternatives and advice for those looking to live a zero waste lifestyle. Today we are sharing our recipe for how to make yoghurt without a yoghurt maker. What is yoghurt? Yoghurt is a dairy product made via the bacterial fermentation of milk. Fermentation of lactose (the sugar present in … Continue reading “HOW TO MAKE HOME-MADE YOGHURT WITHOUT A YOGHURT MAKER!”

INTERNATIONAL STRAW FREE DAY

Join us in celebrating International Straw-free Day on February 3rd The goal is to raise public awareness regarding plastic pollution. The drinking straw is a product that represents our use and throwaway culture and our addiction to plastic. Did you know…? According to various scientific studies, plastic drinking straws are one of the top 10 … Continue reading “INTERNATIONAL STRAW FREE DAY”

CHRISTMAS : 3 ZERO WASTE GIFT IDEAS

The Christmas season is a time to celebrate and to get together with our families. A time for shopping, presents, eating and indulgences and it is easy to forget the planet and our environmental commitments. However, as people aware and convinced of the need to change our habits towards a zero waste lifestyle, we can … Continue reading “CHRISTMAS : 3 ZERO WASTE GIFT IDEAS”