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Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Choose paper and card packaged products over plastic. Choose toilet rolls wrapped in paper instead of those packaged in plastic. Many years ago paper wrapped toilet paper was the norm. Cardboard is perhaps more than is necessary for toilet rolls but it avoids plastic. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #toiletrolls #whogiivesacrap … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty Four [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. When dining out and you have something left that you want to take home, ask for a piece of foil instead of letting them bring you a styrofoam container. Restaurants and cafes may be taken aback by such a request but may soon see what a good … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty Three [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Many tea bags contain plastic. This is why they do not go soggy when submerged in boiling hot water. Alternatively use a teapot and tea strainer to make loose leaf tea. Tea infusers. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #teabags #teainfusers #looseleaftea #disposable #singleuse #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty Seven [adjusted and coloured]”

Introduction Quit Plastic Journal • I carve pockets of drawing time from my working day and from my commute. • I then post my sketchbook pages on my blog [WaltCahill.com] • My recent drawings have been about the consumption of plastic. DISCLAIMER • I hope you find this interesting but please take my Quit Plastic … Continue reading “Quit Plastic Journal: Introduction”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Steal a lid that fits well enough. Better than using a plate for a cover as it won’t break if it slides off. Not a perfect fit but it keeps the food IN and the other stuff OUT. An alternative to cling film (plastic wrap). #quitplastic #quitplastictip #quitplastictip #quitplasticwrap … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty Two [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Cotton buds. One of the most common items of marine litter. Only use biodegradable alternatives. Rolled paper or wooden stems. All types of cotton bud should not be flushed due to the impact on sewage systems. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #cottonbuds #marinelitter #quitplasticwrap #quitclingfilm #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty One [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing Wear clothes made from natural (not synthetic) fibres. Natural fibrics last longer and look good for longer. It’s easier to maintain both both warmth and coolness when wearing natural fibres. Wearing and washing clothes causes fibres to flake off, and polyester clothing is made from plastic. Tiny … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twenty [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Nineteen. Composting means using fewer waste collection bags. Home composting and waste that can be collected for composting tends to not require bagging up. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #composting #homecomposting #recycling #quitplasticwrap #quitclingfilm #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost #dailyinstagram … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Nineteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing Quit Plastic: Tip Number Eighteen. Store leftovers in glass jars. Wide mouth jars are easier to get your hand in and out of and to clean. Naturally transparent. Easy to see (and not forget) what you have left in the fridge. Reuse old jars. Jars from pickles … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Eighteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Seventeen. Avoid soap sold in plastic bottles. Note: If you must use a plastic bottle, refilling a pump action is better than buying a new one each time. Bars of soap are an alternative. e.g. Hand soap. Solid shampoos and conditioners can be … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Seventeen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Sixteen. Keep laundry baskets in the boot (trunk) of your car. Your shopping trolley (cart) can easily be loaded into the car and the baskets carried into your home to save using carrier bags. The baskets can be a back up plan should … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Sixteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Fifteen. Choose cardboard over plastic bottles and bags. Cardboard is easier to recycle. Plastic is not biodegradable. Pick pasta in the box instead of in the bag. Choose boxed detergent instead of bottled. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #pasta #pastapenne #pennepasta #biodegradable #plasticwrap #clingfilm #quitplasticwrap #quitclingfilm … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Fifteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Fourteen. Use paper to wrap food. Almost airtight when carefully folded. Greaseproof paper AKA Baking paper. Biodegradable. Great for packed lunches. String (reuseable, often biodegradable, Elastic bands (reusable). #quitplastic #quitplastictip #bakingpaper #greaseproofpaper #biodegradable #plasticwrap #clingfilm #quitplasticwrap #quitclingfilm #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Fourteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Thirteen. Avoid using cling film AKA Plastic Wrap. Plates on top of dishes. Works well in the refrigerator. Lots of bowls and pie plates manage nicely with a regular plate of similar size resting on top. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #plasticwrap #clingfilm #quitplasticwrap #quitclingfilm #greenpeace … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Thirteen [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Eleven. Pack your lunch in reusable containers. Try safe reusable food containers such as glass or stainless steel. Pack fresh healthy food instead of buying pre packaged foods. Additionally to help avoid exposure to toxic chemicals in lunches that can be harmful to … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Eleven [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twelve. Try stainless steel drinking straws (or glass even). Non disposable, PVC free, BPA free, non toxic, Stylish, Dishwasher safe, Look good in the silverware collection. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #drinkingstraws #reusables #pvcfree #bpafree #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost … Continue reading “Quit Plastic: Tip Number Twelve [adjusted and coloured]”

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Ten. Embrace reusable cutlery. Avoid single use plastic cutlery. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #resuablecuttlery #singleuseplastic #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost #dailyinstagram #dailyinsta #daily #instagram

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Nine. Takeaway coffee cups. Buy a reusable cup instead. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #takeawayplastic #reusablecups #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost #dailyinstagram #dailyinsta #daily #instagram

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Eight. STOP using disposable razors. Use a lifetime razor. #quitplastic #quitplastictip #quitdisposablerazors #lifetimerazors #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost #dailyinstagram #dailyinsta #daily #instagram

Adjustment and colouring of my previous line drawing. Quit Plastic: Tip Number Seven. Coffee capsules. Avoid using difficult to recycle coffee capsules. Coffee from a percolator tastes great! #quitplastic #quitplastictip #coffeecapsules #percolator #bialetti #moka #quitcoffeecapsules #greenpeace #foe_us #foe_usa #quitplastic #sustainability #environment #artjournal #artjournaling #sketchbook #inkdrawing #dailypost #dailyinstagram #dailyinsta #daily #instagram