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RFA Expands Coalition with Addition of The Hygiene Co., Maker of CleanLIFE Wipes

RFA Expands Coalition with Addition of The Hygi...

RFA welcomes The Hygiene Co. into growing coalition to help improve consumer flushing habits and bring awareness to wipes labeling SEATTLE & ADELAIDE, South Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA)...

RFA Expands Coalition with Addition of The Hygi...

RFA welcomes The Hygiene Co. into growing coalition to help improve consumer flushing habits and bring awareness to wipes labeling SEATTLE & ADELAIDE, South Australia--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Responsible Flushing Alliance (RFA)...

Spill the tea on plastic tea bags

Spill the tea on plastic tea bags

Recently on It Starts with Plastic Free, Phil and Corey discussed plastic in TEA BAGS. Yes, that’s right … PLASTIC in tea bags! Believe it or not, there is much more...

Spill the tea on plastic tea bags

Recently on It Starts with Plastic Free, Phil and Corey discussed plastic in TEA BAGS. Yes, that’s right … PLASTIC in tea bags! Believe it or not, there is much more...

The burn test reveal all | It starts with plastic free | CleanLIFE

The burn test reveals all

Kids, don’t try this at home. We set up an experiment in our lab recently to conduct a ‘burn test’ with four different fabrics to demonstrate how easily you can...

The burn test reveals all

Kids, don’t try this at home. We set up an experiment in our lab recently to conduct a ‘burn test’ with four different fabrics to demonstrate how easily you can...

What is Plastic Free July?

What is Plastic Free July?

If you're following our social media channels, you'll see many mentions of Plastic Free July this month, and you may have even clicked through to this article from a post.  ...

What is Plastic Free July?

If you're following our social media channels, you'll see many mentions of Plastic Free July this month, and you may have even clicked through to this article from a post.  ...

Six ways to survive without a shower

Six ways to survive without a shower

Maybe you are ‘off the grid’ for a brief hiatus from life, or you are rushing between appointments in the middle of summer. Whether you are far from a shower...

Six ways to survive without a shower

Maybe you are ‘off the grid’ for a brief hiatus from life, or you are rushing between appointments in the middle of summer. Whether you are far from a shower...

Ask yourself, does this need to be made of  plastic?

Ask yourself, does this need to be made of pla...

With the next phase of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty commencing this week in Paris, attendees from around the globe will be hoping to find binding solutions for plastic pollution....

Ask yourself, does this need to be made of pla...

With the next phase of negotiations for a Global Plastics Treaty commencing this week in Paris, attendees from around the globe will be hoping to find binding solutions for plastic pollution....

How gyms can help us reduce plastic

How gyms can help us reduce plastic

Plastics have been a hot topic here in Australia, especially single-use plastic since the unfortunate demise of RedCycle (spoiler – work is already happening to provide a solution for this)....

How gyms can help us reduce plastic

Plastics have been a hot topic here in Australia, especially single-use plastic since the unfortunate demise of RedCycle (spoiler – work is already happening to provide a solution for this)....

Eco-friendly living

The non-environmentalists’ guide to eco-friendl...

Let’s face it, we’ve created a huge, massive plastic-filled hole for ourselves with the proliferation of plastic across the globe. Sure, it is durable and low-cost, but global recycling rates...

The non-environmentalists’ guide to eco-friendl...

Let’s face it, we’ve created a huge, massive plastic-filled hole for ourselves with the proliferation of plastic across the globe. Sure, it is durable and low-cost, but global recycling rates...

GREENWASHING IS NOT GOOD BUSINESS

Greenwashing and why we should not

With the recent release of the ACCC’s greenwashing report, it is timely to remember the role that businesses play in consumer trust in the market.   Environmental claims can be made...

Greenwashing and why we should not

With the recent release of the ACCC’s greenwashing report, it is timely to remember the role that businesses play in consumer trust in the market.   Environmental claims can be made...

Why UK have banned plastic wet wipes

UK to ban plastic wet wipes ... now it is your ...

The UK government has banned plastic wet wipes in a broader strategy to improve water quality. According to Water UK, wet wipes flushed down toilets cause 93% of sewer blockages...

UK to ban plastic wet wipes ... now it is your ...

The UK government has banned plastic wet wipes in a broader strategy to improve water quality. According to Water UK, wet wipes flushed down toilets cause 93% of sewer blockages...

Slingshot; new film shows south Australian brand having a 'wipe' at the big guys

New film shows South Australian brand having a ...

Independent South Australian filmmaker Mackbel Films is proud to premiere its latest work having followed two local entrepreneurs for two years in their FMCG David vs Goliath battle to have...

New film shows South Australian brand having a ...

Independent South Australian filmmaker Mackbel Films is proud to premiere its latest work having followed two local entrepreneurs for two years in their FMCG David vs Goliath battle to have...

How much plastic is out there?

How much plastic is out there?

The growth of plastics production in the past 65 years has substantially outpaced any other manufactured material. The reasons that make plastic so attractive to use —durability and resistance to...

How much plastic is out there?

The growth of plastics production in the past 65 years has substantially outpaced any other manufactured material. The reasons that make plastic so attractive to use —durability and resistance to...

Are flushable wipes actually flushable?

Are flushable wipes actually flushable?

Do plumbers recommend flushing wipes? If you search through media on what blocks drains and sewers, amongst all the items you'll see listed, it is easy to find reports and stories...

Are flushable wipes actually flushable?

Do plumbers recommend flushing wipes? If you search through media on what blocks drains and sewers, amongst all the items you'll see listed, it is easy to find reports and stories...

Biodegradable vs Compostable wet wipes

Are Biodegradable or Compostable Wipes Better?

As multiple generations around the world now have a heightened focus on doing what is good for the environment, using products that are “Eco-Friendly” and ensuring we live sustainably, there...

Are Biodegradable or Compostable Wipes Better?

As multiple generations around the world now have a heightened focus on doing what is good for the environment, using products that are “Eco-Friendly” and ensuring we live sustainably, there...

Cutting Carbon starts with looking local

Cutting Carbon starts with looking local

Wherever you are, it seems everyone is talking about the need to cut Greenhouse Carbon emissions (GHC), and associated buzz words linked such as net zero, carbon-neutral, offset carbon etc....

Cutting Carbon starts with looking local

Wherever you are, it seems everyone is talking about the need to cut Greenhouse Carbon emissions (GHC), and associated buzz words linked such as net zero, carbon-neutral, offset carbon etc....