Plastic is designed to last forever and yet half of it we use once and throw away. That’s a system that doesn’t work. We need to do something to change it. The good news is plastic is a problem we can solve. We just have to use less plastic in our lives. But before you get […]
The impact of purchasing single use plastic is brought home by this video, made by a customer and supporter, highlighting the need for all of us to consider the impact of our daily choices. Think before you shop from Lory Kenyon on Vimeo. Single Use Plastic is a Problem Even though plastic is designed to […]
Guest post from a family friend whose experience detailed below was part of the inspiration for Plaine Product’s creation! Growing up in The Bahamas I have always had a deep love of the outdoors and especially of the ocean. In my lifetime, plastic on beaches has always been a typical part of the landscape. Even though […]
I am starting a business, Plaine Products, but for me it’s not about the selling, it’s about the mission. It starts with all natural shampoo, conditioner and body wash in bottles that can be returned and refilled. Who knows where it will end? Why start Plaine Products and take on plastic as an issue? Did […]
Plastic bags, they’re everywhere. About 100 billion are used in United States every year. New York City is responsible for 5.2 billion of that count; Tempe, Arizona contributes 50 million. These mundane conveniences that you probably have stuffed in a drawer or under your sink are also the focal point of an ongoing battle. That’s […]