Natural rubber latex
Tree-tapped rubber for gloves, balloons and elastics. Latex gloves can break down in compost, but balloons do not break down in the sea, and…
Toys and school supplies
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Skip glitter and microbead products
Glitter and microbeads are microplastic by design; rinse-off microbeads have been banned in the UK since 2018 and the EU is phasing out loose…
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Second-hand, wooden or borrowed toys
Most toys are mixed plastics that cannot be recycled; second-hand, toy libraries and wooden toys cut both plastic and cost.
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Skip balloons and plastic party kit
Balloons, plastic tableware and single-use decorations are used for hours; paper bunting, real plates and no balloon releases avoid the lot.
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Refillable pens and plastic-free school supplies
A pencil case of disposable pens, plastic pockets and laminated sheets adds up; refillable pens, paper folders and wooden rulers last years.