{"id":349446,"date":"2025-12-18T11:23:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:23:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peraltafinancing.com\/activist\/global-plastic-reduction-is-the-best-gift-this-xmas\/"},"modified":"2025-12-18T11:23:17","modified_gmt":"2025-12-18T11:23:17","slug":"global-plastic-reduction-is-the-best-gift-this-xmas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fivemor.com\/?p=349446","title":{"rendered":"Global plastic reduction is the best gift this xmas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"\">\n<p><strong>The holidays are here again. \u2018Tis the season to hang out with (or just tolerate) family and friends, share (and maybe overindulge in) tasty meals, and enjoy festivities (or stay cozy and binge your comfort show). But no matter how you celebrate, the pressure to consume can be extreme.<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/db0e71a3-2025-eco-friendly-festive-guide.pdf\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"714\" height=\"1012\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/30d7f1e9-greenpeace-festive-guide.jpg\" alt=\"Greenpeace 2025 Eco-Friendly Festive Guide\" class=\"wp-image-25991\" style=\"box-shadow:var(--wp--preset--shadow--natural);width:400px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/30d7f1e9-greenpeace-festive-guide.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/30d7f1e9-greenpeace-festive-guide-212x300.jpg 212w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/30d7f1e9-greenpeace-festive-guide-240x340.jpg 240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 714px) 100vw, 714px\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p>Capitalism\u2019s overconsumption machine can make us think that we need to buy <em>everything<\/em> during the holidays, but as corporations pump out 430 million tonnes of plastic globally, plastic doesn\u2019t need to get the invite to the big holiday party this year. Dodging certain holiday offerings and embracing some new anti-consumption traditions can be small but mighty acts of resistance against capitalism.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Plastic is everywhere, <\/strong>and at this time of year it\u2019s hiding in plain sight at your holiday gatherings. Plastic packaging is the most obvious major source of waste; however, a closer look at what many decorations and gifts are made of reveals all the other ways plastic creeps into our homes. It is in clothing, bags, bedding, <a href=\"https:\/\/health.ucdavis.edu\/media-resources\/mind-institute\/documents\/pdfs\/Plastics_and_Plastic_Toys_7_14.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">childrens\u2019 toys<\/a>, holiday figurines, electronics, sports equipment, stuffed animals, cosmetics, kitchenware, furniture, the stir stick in your cocktail or mocktail \u2014 the list goes on.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>Why does this matter?<\/strong> Because plastic pollutes air, water, nature and our bodies, across its entire lifecycle. And it\u2019s causing widespread and devastating harm. <strong>Plastic isn\u2019t only a waste and pollution issue, it has morphed into a grave public health concern.<\/strong> The more plastic the industry produces, the more we\u2019re pressured to consume, and the more pollution people and the planet are exposed to.\u00a0<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"798\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda.jpg\" title=\"Action during Visit of Brazil's President Lula da Silva in Berlin. \u00a9 Chris Grodotzki \/ Greenpeace\" alt=\"Action during Visit of Brazil's President Lula da Silva in Berlin. \u00a9 Chris Grodotzki \/ Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-25986\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda-1024x681.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/d71cf351-gp0stynda-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption> \u00a9 Chris Grodotzki \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5 Ways to reduce plastic waste and pollution during Christmas<\/h2>\n<p>The season of giving doesn\u2019t have to be giving plastic disaster. We\u2019re here to share <strong>5 ways to beat those consumption blues.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-beige-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c1b4f74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Normalize \u2018new-to-you\u2019 over brand new gifts.\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s never been easier to find pre-loved items in our communities. From thrift shops to antique stores, clothing swaps to flea markets, and numerous online platforms, most gift ideas you have can be found used with a bit of time and resourcefulness. Dodging big corps whenever possible isn\u2019t only satisfying, it\u2019s a win for your wallet and the planet. <a href=\"https:\/\/overshoot.footprintnetwork.org\/newsroom\/press-release-2025-english\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">According to Earth Overshoot Day and its partners,<\/a> by July 24th, 2025 humanity was using nature about 1.8 times faster than the Earth\u2019s ecosystems are able to regenerate, so reducing demand for new materials is part of our collective consumption reduction equation. If you look at <a href=\"https:\/\/plasticseurope.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/PE_TheFacts_25_digital-1pager-scrollable.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the plastic all around you today,<\/a> it is set to have <a href=\"https:\/\/www3.weforum.org\/docs\/WEF_The_New_Plastics_Economy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">more than doubled in the next 25 years.<\/a><strong> <\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Any signal we can send to big plastic producers and consumer goods companies that plastic isn\u2019t fantastic, can help incentivize them to choose alternatives, and show governments that we support real solutions to the plastic problem.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za.jpg\" title=\"Packaging Waste and Textiles from SHEIN. \u00a9 Jana Kuehle \/ Greenpeace\" alt=\"Packaging Waste and Textiles from SHEIN. \u00a9 Jana Kuehle \/ Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-25987\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/5c52cf08-gp0su66za-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Textiles, shoes and plastic packaging waste from SHEIN. SHEIN is a controversial online retailer of fashion and sporting goods from Singapore that operates internationally. SHEIN sells fast fashion that is designed at high speed, manufactured in China and sold at low prices. \u00a9 Jana Kuehle \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-beige-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c1b4f74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Choose your containers and cookware with care<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s a lovely time of year for meals out and coffee dates but because non-toxic, reusable containers are not yet ubiquitous, bringing your own plastic-free containers whenever possible will reduce your plastic exposure and footprint. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S3050474024000296\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plastic-lined coffee cups<\/a>, \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org\/static\/planet4-southeastasia-stateless\/2025\/05\/e51b0c3f-gp_eng_bio-plastic_03_single_print.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">bioplastic\u201d packaging<\/a> and cutlery, and even <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cambridge.org\/core\/journals\/cambridge-prisms-plastics\/article\/hazardous-chemicals-in-recycled-and-reusable-plastic-food-packaging\/BBDE514AAFE9F1ABB3D677927B343342\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">take-out containers labeled as reusable<\/a>, present an opportunity for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tandfonline.com\/doi\/full\/10.1080\/10408398.2022.2067828\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">contaminating our food and our bodies with microplastics and chemicals<\/a>. Various kitchenware items in our homes also contain plastic. Large plastic spatulas and spoons, sieves and strainers, cutting boards, storage containers, sippy cups, electric kettles, blenders and Teflon or coated pans\u00a0 all can contain or are made from plastic. Scientists have begun to uncover how <a href=\"https:\/\/pubs.acs.org\/doi\/10.1021\/acs.est.3c00924?ref=PDF\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">using these types of items contributes to our ingestion of microplastics<\/a> and exposure to potentially <a href=\"https:\/\/pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/articles\/PMC8306913\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">toxic chemicals<\/a>. There\u2019s nothing festive about a charcuterie board seasoned with microplastics.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><strong>It\u2019s not easy or affordable to do a full kitchen overhaul, but you can start by doing small changes like ditching plastic cutting boards, never heating plastic, and using stainless steel or cast iron instead of coated pots and pans. <\/strong>When hosting, remember reusable is best \u2014 ditch the single-use plates, cups, and cutlery and just use what you have on hand. Crowd source dishware when needed, that\u2019s what friends are for.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32.jpg\" title=\"New Reuse Cup Initiative in Tokyo. \u00a9 Chihiro Hashimoto \/ Greenpeace\" alt=\"New Reuse Cup Initiative in Tokyo. \u00a9 Chihiro Hashimoto \/ Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-25988\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/16a08967-gp1sxk32-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Several coffee chains  are currently working on initiatives to promote the reusable cups.  \u00a9 Chihiro Hashimoto \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-beige-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c1b4f74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Glitter isn\u2019t glam, your inner sparkle is enough!<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Who doesn\u2019t want a little glitz at this time of year? So much of what is extra sparkly and shiny is a combination of plastic and metal, and it\u2019s nothing but a beautiful nightmare. Glitter shows up in craft supplies, gift wrap, decorations, clothing, cosmetics, kids\u2019 toys, costumes, party hats, and\u00a0 snow globes. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bbc.com\/news\/science-environment-64056052\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plastic glitter and sequins can easily shed into its surroundings<\/a>, when clothing is being washed or crafts are being cleaned-up, it can shed down the drain, and when combined with paper or other materials, these products ruin recycling potential, sending them to landfill or incineration. And while some may claim to be biodegradable, <strong>it\u2019s really not worth the potential pollution risk.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"799\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c.jpg\" title=\"Resources Festival in Lausanne. \u00a9 Violaine Martin \/ Greenpeace\" alt=\"Resources Festival in Lausanne. \u00a9 Violaine Martin \/ Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-25989\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/cf217934-gp0sty11c-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Greenpeace Switzerland\u2019s regional volunteer group \u201cVaud\u201d organizes for the second consecutive year the Resources Festival inviting the public to extend the life of their objects. \u00a9 Violaine Martin \/ Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-beige-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c1b4f74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Resist the urge to purge\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Out with the old and in with the new can be a useful mantra when letting go of negative vibes or questionable habits, but when it comes to \u201cstuff\u201d, we all need to resist the temptation to get the newer, trendier, or upgraded item. We live in an era where we\u2019re being given mixed messages about simplifying our lives and our relationship with material things. <strong>We\u2019re told to buy more, but also buy better.<\/strong> Wide leg jeans today, skinny jeans tomorrow. But purging in the name of decluttering isn\u2019t an act for the planet. It can also overburden donation organizations. Unless the purge is paired with a commitment to minimalist living, chances are a lot of that stuff will eventually be replaced, increasing the resource burden. Buying a bunch of new stuff can result in a bunch more plastic produced, so <strong>try to ponder before you purge and consider what might be reused, refurbished, remanufactured, revived, refurnished, repurposed, remade, regifted, rotated out, rotated in, rearranged, reimagined, and\/or relocated.<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz.jpg\" title=\"Christmas Coke Spoof Ad (Oil\/Gas\/Climate - Six Bottles - PSD). \u00a9 Greenpeace\" alt=\"Christmas Coke Spoof Ad (Oil\/Gas\/Climate - Six Bottles - PSD). \u00a9 Greenpeace\" class=\"wp-image-25990\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.greenpeace.org.au\/static\/planet4-australiapacific-stateless\/2025\/12\/a24c2e67-gp1swrjz-340x340.jpg 340w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">This holiday season, Coca-Cola is sharing its profits with someone naughty, like the Oil &amp; Gas industry. \u00a9 Greenpeace<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"wp-block-group has-beige-100-background-color has-background is-layout-constrained wp-container-core-group-is-layout-1c1b4f74 wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-right:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50);padding-left:var(--wp--preset--spacing--50)\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Cozy up with a petition to change the world.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Trying to dodge plastic can be exhausting. If you\u2019re feeling overwhelmed, you\u2019re not alone. We can only do so much in this broken plastic-obsessed system. Plastic producers and polluters need to be held accountable, and governments need to act faster to protect the health of people and the planet. The plastic crisis is a global problem demanding a global solution. We urgently need global governments to secure a strong UN Global Plastics Treaty that reduces global production and consumption, ends our reliance on problem plastics and chemicals, and accelerates a justice-centred transition to a reuse-based, zero waste future. Ensure your government doesn\u2019t waste this once-in-a-generation opportunity to end the age of plastic. <strong>Sign our petition!<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The holidays are here again. \u2018Tis the season to hang out with (or just tolerate) family and friends, share (and maybe overindulge in) tasty meals, and enjoy festivities (or stay cozy and binge your comfort show). But no matter how you celebrate, the pressure to consume can be extreme. 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