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Help The Change with Plastic Free Homeware Designs

05 July 2024 - by Robert Monk

A global movement concentrating on the need to reduce single-use plastics uses July to focus on its work.

Starting in 2011, Plastic Free July has grown to provide an effective collection of waste as well as inspiration for behaviour change. Over the last 5 years, campaign participants have avoided a colossal 1.4 billion kgs of plastic. The cause has also helped people make changes that have gone on to become habits, setting a benchmark for best practices.

Here at Dotmaison, we applaud the initiatives of Plastic Free July to reduce single-use plastics at home, work, schools and shops.

Thankfully industry leaders are coming up with more and more ways to avoid single-use plastics in all sorts of areas. The following items showcase just how stylish and well-made these solutions can be.

The above W&P Porter Mug is a brilliant way to take coffee and hot drinks around with you. Crafted from strengthened ceramic, it is wrapped in insulated matte silicone to keep heat in while also protecting the grip. There is also a BPA-free plastic lid.

Gorgeously finished in a pink blush colour, the high-quality mug is ideal as a travel receptacle. Perfect for reducing the need for throwaway coffee cups, the mug is a lovely travel companion for trips anywhere.

Staying hydrated with a reusable water bottle is certainly the way to go for health reasons; both your own and the planet’s!

The above Scanpan to Go Thermo Bottle 500ml in Black is a convenient way to take drinks around with you. Able to keep liquids cold for up to 24 hours or hot for up to 12, the bottle is ideal for travel to the gym, the park, or the office.

Reducing single-use plastic in the day-to-day arena, the bottle is leak-free so you can carry it in your bag in confidence. Presented with a lifetime warranty against manufacturing defects, the bottle makes for a hard-working accessory.

Recycling and repurposing of plastic is put firmly into action by the Rosendahl Recycled Flower Pot.

A gorgeous collection made using bits of discarded plastic, the rounded organically shaped pots are perfect for keeping plats snug and comfy. Suitable for indoor and outdoor use thanks to the break-proof and frost-proof construction, the liquid-tight design also means less moisture is lost when watering.

Available in two sizes, the pots are another great example of how to make a real contribution to the single-use plastic reduction cause.