U.K.’s Challenge Posts

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May 2, 2013

Plastic Challenge: Rachael Hunter, Week 1

Is there an alternative to plastic packaging for frozen food? Location:Woking, United Kingdom

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April 16, 2013

Plastic Challenge: Rik Boland, Week 4

So I have run out of shampoo/shower gel so I am using some shampoo soap, but wow twas expensive! Location:Lancaster, United Kingdom

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April 10, 2013

Plastic Challenge: Rik Boland, Week 3

So found out that I do not have to use big bin linners in the bin but wrap up the refuge or put it in carrier bags. So I have been eating fresh food and cooking myself meals this week, partly because of the plastic expense and partly due to needing to get extra vitamins [...]

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March 20, 2013

Plastic Challenge: Rik Boland, Week 1

Location:Lancaster, United Kingdom

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November 29, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Louise Purnell, Week 2

Location:Twickenham, United Kingdom

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November 15, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Louise Purnell, Week 1

buying meat without plastic is one that I know we will struggle with. Any suggestions? Location:Twickenham, United Kingdom

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August 19, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 2

Location:Leeds, United Kingdom

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August 13, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 1

Location:Leeds, United Kingdom

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June 28, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rose, Week 8

For a disposable item such as a toothbrush do you think it is better to buy a plastic one or a wooden one even though I would have to get it sent from America – the plastic one was unlikely to have been made in the UK, but it is here already and it was [...]

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May 27, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Sarah Fleming, Week 2

Location:, United Kingdom

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May 20, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Sarah Fleming, Week 1

Is cellophane plastic? Can it be recycled? Which is better if you have the choice? Location:Sandwell, United Kingdom

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May 17, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Christina Nevin, Week 01

Anyone know an alternative to the all-plastic Brita water filters and jugs in the UK? Location:Slough, United Kingdom

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April 29, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rose, Week 1

How do I buy things without packets? ie cereal, rice, pasta etc etc Location:York, United Kingdom

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March 3, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 3

Where – in the UK – do you buy basic foods not in plastic? My local health food stores still sell almost everything in plastic wrappers. Location:Leeds, United Kingdom

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February 26, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 2

Is there any way (in the UK) to source a probiotic vegan yogurt plastic-free or at least in types 1, 2, or 4 which my local council will recycle? Location:Leeds, United Kingdom

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February 18, 2012

Plastic Challenge: Rhiannon, Week 1

Eating vege without masses of plastic packaging seems really difficult, especially when there is time-pressure, disorganisation, and people missing the flavours and textures of meat and cheese. Location:Leeds, United Kingdom

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February 11, 2011

Kyla, Week 1

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June 15, 2010

Tess Giles, Week 1

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May 19, 2009

Laura in U.K.: Week 1

Firstly, some background about me. I’m a student in Oxford, in the UK, and I rent a single room from my college in a big house with 10 other people, who frustrate me immensely by seemingly being unable to recycle anything at all, even when they walk right past the recycling bin to their car. [...]

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