CHP Magazines Winter 2019 #15 | Page 18

DECANT…REUSE….RECYCLE…..UPCYCLE…REDUCE If we all start today, tomorrow will be better for our planet! Plastic is everywhere. It’s at the tip of your fingers when cleaning your teeth, in our kitchens and cupboards or sitting at your desk typing! We are bombarded by its presence in our homes, offices, and pretty much wherever we turn. There is no denying our impact on the planet- according to Eco Watch, we’ve produced more plastic in the last ten years than during the whole of the last century. And half of the plastic we do use, we discard after only ONE use. This means that every day, millions of straws, plastic bags, packaging and household items are ending in our landfills and oceans, destroying wildlife and polluting our planet. The fact that whales and other aquatic creatures are turning up on our shores with their stomachs full of plastic, or caught in rubbish ie: nets, thrown or dumped irresponsibly is evidence that we need to be much more mindful when we shop for products and are finished with them. Studies have shown 90% of seabirds have plastic in their digestive systems and micro plastics (broken down plastics which are eaten by filter feeders like plankton and in 18 Complete Health turn fish and then humans) are turning up in our food chain. enviroCare Earth has always been mindful about caring for our environment….the fact our brand exists is due to the foresight and love of our planet and its inhabitants that prompted our company to continue to adjust our formulations as science and nature comes up with more responsible plant based ingredients, and to make sure our packaging has the least amount of visible footprint as possible. enviroCare Earth has produced larger sizes and bulk sizes since 1994 to make sure that our users have the opportunity to ensure they are not contributing excessively to the issue of plastic going to landfill, as much, as if they have to when purchasing smaller sizes. BUY IN BULK Buying our 2ltr, 5ltr & 15ltr sizes means you can co-op with your friends and neighbours and reduce transport related carbon emissions and save on delivery costs. DECANT & RE-USE Buying our 2ltr, 5ltr & 15ltr sizes and decanting into your own bottles that you refill and re-use means you can use any pretty or functional container you already have that can be washed and sterilised and used over and over. UPCYCLE our containers to use as scoops, containers for pens and knick knacks & seedling shades etc. REDUCE if you don’t need it, try not to buy it. enviroCare Earth endeavours to keep outer packaging to a minimum and do not use it at all unless it is necessary for safety or transport.