These are the brands leading the charge against plastic
There’s no hiding from the fact that we as a society have an enormous plastic problem, and it’s something that won’t be solved unless we all make a conscious effort to reduce our single-use plastic consumption. This Plastic Free July we want to acknowledge the individuals and businesses that are doing their bit, whether it’s through creating innovative plastic free products and packaging or offering expert tips and tricks on how to make your lifestyle more sustainable, with our Plastic Free Awards.
Best Use of Recycled Plastic
Allday Goods
After Hugo Worsley saw the amount of plastic waste generated by kitchens during his time as a chef, he resolved to do something about it, and so Allday Goods was born. He takes diverts plastic waste from landfill and melts it down to form unique marbled handles for kitchen knives, which feature blades made from recycled steel in Sheffield. Not only is he putting plastic rubbish to good use, he’s creating knives that are designed to last in an effort to help slow down consumption.
Most Innovative Toiletry Solution
SURI
We bin over four billion toothbrushes a year, which is a lot of waste (it’s enough to circle the planet 12 times). Enter SURI, who have created a sustainable electric toothbrush that is reusable, repairable and recyclable, and still delivers an effective clean. The body of the toothbrush is made from aluminium rather than single-use plastic, and the brush heads are made from plant-based corn starch with castor oil bristles, and they can recycle the heads for you for free.
Best Plastic Free Resource
No Mise En Plastic
Professional chef Jack Feeny is the brains behind No Mise En Plastic, the free resource designed to help kitchens ditch single-use products. No Mise En Plastic features everything from recommendations on refillable cleaning products to baking paper alternatives. The manual is designed to be simple, user-friendly and practical – perfect for chefs and cooks short on time.
Best Plastic Free Store
Jarr Market
Herne Hill and Stokey’s Jarr Market is packed with packaging-free grains, pastas, nuts, condiments, coffee, tea, toiletries and cleaning supplies as well as reusable containers for you to use in the shop. Founder Jess prioritises suppliers with closed-loop systems and she pays extra to have everything properly recycled by First Mile.
Best Cleaning Products
Spruce
Spruce creates non-toxic cleaning products that come in compostable sachets, so all you have to do is empty them into the reusable aluminium bottles, add water, and spray away. The Eternity bottles are plastic-free, durable and infinitely recyclable, and the refills are free from harsh chemicals, pesticides, palm oil, petroleum and artificial fragrances. And because Spruce doesn’t include any water in its products, they save on shipping weight helping to reduce the brand’s carbon footprint.
Plastic Free Ambassador
Ella Shone
Founded by Ella Shone in lockdown whilst she was on furlough, TOPUP TRUCK is a zero-waste delivery service running from an old milk float. It’s stocked with over 180 products including tea, coffee, pulses, toiletries, household goods, oils, spices, and more, all free of packaging, so you just fill up whatever containers you like with your goods and pay for them.
Readers’ Choice Award
Müll Club
Charlie Rudkin-Wilson is taking London’s plastic waste problem into her own hands with Müll Club. Now based in Margate after she moved out of her Brockley space, Charlie collects plastic waste from across the UK and transforms it into a range of recycled plastic products, like soap dishes, coasters, combs, and candle holders. It’s the UK’s first recycling system of its kind and Charlie is truly passionate about getting as many people on the plastic recycling train as possible.
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