A few weeks ago, we published a post about plastic free showering. Then, we mentioned the issue of plastic microbeads hiden in our shower gels, shampoos and body scrubs. In this post, we are going to explain what these microbeads are, what problem they pose and how to identify and avoid them. What are microbeads? … Continue reading “HOW TO AVOID MICROBEADS IN COSMETICS”
Tag: Responsible consumption
Wet Shaving: a plastic-free shaving
The arrival of plastic to the shaving industry brought about the logic of abundance: many products, at competitive prices, attractive to the eye, but easy to get spoilt in order to make you renew it the sooner, the better. More than 1,200 million men around the world do shave every day. And this practice of … Continue reading “Wet Shaving: a plastic-free shaving”
The Johnson family: a zero waste life is posible
In Europe, the average of waste production for a family is about 2 tonnes a year. Knowing that only 25% of this waste is recycled, we can imagine the impact on environment, health and economy. That is why, the statement that the best way to manage waste is not producing it, is, nowadays more accurate … Continue reading “The Johnson family: a zero waste life is posible”
A healthy and plastic-free nurturing
We are increasingly more concerned about our health, and for this reason, we look after our environment, the food we eat, the clothes we wear or the air we breathe. But this concern becomes even more evident when we are parents and realize that our actions affect, and will affect for life, our baby. Modern … Continue reading “A healthy and plastic-free nurturing”
Portrait: Beth Terry, Plastic free life is possible
First of all is to greet everybody a happy new year. We face 2015 filled with new and exciting challenges and from Sinplástico we want to encourage you to continue taking steps to reduce our dependence on disposable plastic. To start the year optimistically, we want to bring up, as positive and inspiring example, the … Continue reading “Portrait: Beth Terry, Plastic free life is possible”
Steps to eliminate plastic bags from your life
Few weeks ago we reflected on why ban plastic bags and the steps different cities and countries were taking in order to end its use. As we have already mentioned, we want this to be a positive blog where we, all together, can take small steps to eradicate our dependence on disposable plastic. What can … Continue reading “Steps to eliminate plastic bags from your life”
Is responsible consumption possible?
We are all looking for well-fare, living a healthy life and fulfilling basic needs…” and having something left for a small impulsive purchase.” Society tells us that well-fare is based on comfort and surrounds us with products that make our life “easier”: electrical and electronic goods, vehicles etc. It also tells us that our needs … Continue reading “Is responsible consumption possible?”
Our Sinplástico shop opens!
After a hard but thrilling preparation work, we have finally opened our e-shop where you will find more than 400 sustanaible and plastic-free products. Nearly without noticing it, plastics have been invading our homes and is now everywhere in our daily life. And we are very conscious that one of the best ways to reduce … Continue reading “Our Sinplástico shop opens!”
