#DoSomethingToday
We started the #DoSomethingToday campaign because we're really concerned about the impact that humans are having on the planet. The idea is that we'll promote small, easily achievable tasks that help make the planet a little bit better, one act at a time. And if you're sceptical about the impact that these small actions can have - with over 7.5 billion people living on earth, just imagine if everyone did one thing, every day. We believe in the power of people and its ability to change things for the better. So, what will you do today?
What's the problem anyway?
Humans are having a devastating impact on the planet and there are all kinds issues that need addressing before it’s too late. Take the palm oil issue, deforestation or the pollution being generated everyday across the world. And, of course, there is the single use plastics that are ending up in the ocean. Put simply, the search for global profits has had a devastating affect on the planet. It’s time to act before it’s too late and you can do your bit by changing your behaviours. As a company that believes all organisations should have a positive social and environmental impact, it’s time we asked you to join us in doing something positive to help save our delicate environment.
Follow us on social media for regular tips on what you can do to help: @MoceanUK
What's the problem anyway?
Humans are having a devastating impact on the planet and there are all kinds issues that need addressing before it’s too late. Take the palm oil issue, deforestation or the pollution being generated everyday across the world. And, of course, there is the single use plastics that are ending up in the ocean. Put simply, the search for global profits has had a devastating affect on the planet. It’s time to act before it’s too late and you can do your bit by changing your behaviours. As a company that believes all organisations should have a positive social and environmental impact, it’s time we asked you to join us in doing something positive to help save our delicate environment.
Follow us on social media for regular tips on what you can do to help: @MoceanUK
So what can you do to help?
- Get a reusable water bottle. It’s fairly obvious but you need to stop buying water in a plastic bottles.
- Buy a bag. Buy a reusable shopping bag and keep it with you whenever you leave home.
- It's a wrap for the wrapping. Using plastic or cling film when cooking is convenient but unnecessary. It can also leak the Bispenol (BPA) chemical when heated which has been heavily linked with cancer.
- Pick it up. If it’s not meant to be there, let’s just remove it. That includes plastics on the beach but also any man made items that has been discarded in nature.
- Speak up. Most big chains have feedback forms at their stores or on their websites or on Twitter. Requesting a more sustainable option for their packaging is a great way to use these forums. Check back here for some templates that you can use to write to supermarkets in the next few weeks.
- Slow down on the fast food. Most fast food joints don't consider the environment in their packaging. They use an unnecessary amount of printed paper, cardboard, plastic cups, plastic straws, polystyrene boxes and plastic drinks lids. You'll a lot healthier without them too.
- Go natural on the products. Many beauty and household products are really harmful to the environment and they just get flushed down the drains and straight into the ecosystem.
- Cycle more. Drive less. Pollution created by cars is really not good and cycling gives you regular exercise.
- Plant stuff. Plants provide food and oxygen. They help save energy, clean the air, and help combat climate change.
- Buy a reusable cup. Those lovely looking cardboard coffee cups are actually lined with plastic. This is what makes them watertight and this gets added to landfill. And don't get us started on the plastic lids!
- Educate. We need to spread the word about the importance of preserving our natural resources. The younger generation respond really well to change.
- Go Indie. Supermarkets use a staggering amount of plastic in their packaging. Support your local greengrocer, baker and butcher- they don't use nearly as much packaging. Vote with your feet - they’ll soon change if no one shops there.
- Turn the lights off. Just a small amount of attention during your day-to-day life can make a big difference - Turn the lights off, dial down the central heating and tighten the tap so that it doesn't drip.
- Take it to work. Making simple stepped changes at a place of work can have a massive impact, particularly if work for a big corporate. So take it to your boss and ask how you can make some simple changes at the office that will have a positive impact on the environment.
- Soak it up. And finally, we encourage you to get out into nature. Go for a walk in the woods or a swim in the sea and remind yourself why this awesome environment of ours needs protecting.
- Time to Speak up. Most big chains have feedback forms at their stores or on their websites or on Twitter. Requesting a more sustainable option for their packaging is a great way to use these forums. You can also download the template letters below so that you can write to the supermarkets and your local MP.
