We’ve had a lot of plastic reduction policies over the last decade. So what makes the new Plastic Pollution Resolution different, and so important?
Author Archives: clairepotter
COP26 has started. So why is it SO important?
COP26 has just started in Glasgow, Scotland and is being described as the ‘last chance saloon’ to save the planet… why is this COP so critical?
‘Welcome to the Circular Economy, the next step in sustainable living’ is out now! (and we’re running a little giveaway too…)
The book launches today! We are so excited to announce that Welcome to the Circular Economy hits the shelves today, and we are running a little giveaway for a signed copy…
Nobody is perfect, and Ocean Bottle wants to hear your ‘econfessions’
We have all been there. Forgetting your shopping bag, reusable cup, or even driving a diesel car. This doesn’t mean everything you do is for nothing – and now Ocean Bottle wants to hear about your #econfession – and show you are not alone…
Is compostable packaging a good idea?
Compostable packaging looks like the holy grail when it comes to eliminating plastic from our lives, whilst still keeping hold of a guilt-free single-use option. But is it really a good idea? Are compostables really all they are cracked up to be?
IPCC Report – 5 key takeaways and 5 key actions
The latest IPCC Report on Climate Change signalled a ‘code red for humanity’, but what are the key takeaways from the report and critically, what can we do about it?
Upcycled perfume – smelling good just got sweeter
More and more items are being created from ‘waste’ streams – and whilst the fashion and beauty industry sure have a lot to clean up, the increase in up cycled frangrances is surely a step in the right direction…
29th July. Earth Overshoot Day 2021
Each year, a date is calculated and published to show when we have used more resources than the earth can naturally regenerate in a year.
This year, that date was 29th July 2021. So what can we do about it? And how does our behaviour really effect how many resources we use?
‘Welcome to the circular economy – the next step in sustainable living’… you can pre-order the book now!
It is finally here! You can now pre-order Claire’s first book ahead of it’s release date of 9th September 2021.
Amazon returns – where exactly do they go?
Buying and returning items bought online is easier than ever, but what happens to the returns? They get redistributed right? Right?