In May 2016, Claudi Williams and her family embarked on an experiment to see whether it is possible to shop, eat, clean, wash and clothe themselves without creating any plastic waste. She ended up being interviewed on the radio and quoted in the newspaper as an example to be followed. The idea came to her after becoming aware of global plastic pollution in the oceans that she experienced at first hand whilst on holiday in the Mediterranean. The devastating effects of plastic pollution on wildlife, and the journey of microplastics up the food chain and onto our plates are now well-documented and the whole world has been talking about reducing plastic use since the broadcasting of Blue Planet in 2017. Now others are joining in the fight to being more sustainable in their everyday lives, so here are tips and recipes to help you make small changes that together will make a big difference.
