28/06/2026
Plastic isn’t always obvious. Some of the most common items we use every day contain plastic in places we’d never expect. Here are four that might surprise you.
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Not all tea bags contain plastic, but many heat-sealed tea bags use a small amount of polypropylene to keep the bag from falling apart in hot water.
If you’re trying to reduce plastic, look for brands labelled “plastic-free” or switch to loose-leaf tea.
Despite looking like paper, most takeaway coffee cups are lined with a thin layer of plastic that makes them difficult to recycle.
An estimated 500 billion disposable cups are used every year worldwide, with many ending up in landfill because their mixed materials are difficult to separate.
A reusable coffee cup is one of the easiest swaps you can make.
A single plastic sponge won’t change the planet, but replacing it regularly over the years adds up.
Natural alternatives like coconut fibre scrubbers and wooden dish brushes with natural bristles are durable, effective and don’t shed plastic as they wear down.
Around 69% of all textiles produced today are made from synthetic fibres, including polyester, nylon and acrylic.
Every wash can release tiny microplastic fibres that eventually make their way into rivers and oceans.
The most sustainable wardrobe isn’t the newest one. Wear what you already own, and when it’s time to replace an item, choose natural fibres whenever you can.
