Have You Ever Wondered…
What happens after you recycle plastic? Pop it in the blue bin and POOF it disappears just like magic. Or does it? The reality is that 91% of all plastic made has not been recycled.
Thin-film plastic isn’t accepted in your curbside recycling and makes up 46% of plastic leakage.
Straws are too small to get recycled, slipping through the cracks of the sorting machines.
Plastic bottles have one of the highest recycling rates. Still, 70% of plastic bottles end up in landfills or the ocean.
#♻️IsntMagic But The Holidays Are
From Thanksgiving through New Years Americans throw away 25% more trash. This year, help keep plastic waste from polluting a perfect holiday season. Share the magic of the holidays with waste-free holiday cards and gift ideas from our giving guide.
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Show your bestie that you care with a gift that’s meaningful, not disposable. Get creative, make it personal, and don’t forget to share the magic of reusables to cut down on demand for new plastic.*
*Over 300 million tons of new plastic are produced annually and recycling infrastructure can’t keep up. 😤
Make a waste-free getaway goody bag for the friend counting the days ‘til the holiday. PS - clear, sandwich size Stasher Bags are TSA approved!
Bake homemade vegan cookies and gift them in a reusable Stasher Bag. Seriously sweet - for the people that get your gifts and sea turtles.
Create a low-waste self care kit with aluminum + bamboo alternatives to plastic for the friend who spends all day advocating for people and planet.
We all love a holiday party but the ocean does not love the leftover single-use plastic cups, straws, and thingamabobs.* So as you’re planning your holiday shindig, opt for alternatives that double as gifts! Your guests will be impressed and the turtles will thank you.
*Americans throw away 25% more trash from Thanksgiving through New Years. 😱
Going to a holiday party? Bring a Larq reusable bottle that’s worth talking about (it's self-cleaning and ships carbon neutral!) as a hostess gift that keeps on giving.
Hosting a holiday party? Skip single-use plastic, add GoSilli Straws to cocktails and encourage your guests to take them home as a gift!
Have a lot of leftovers? Skip thin-film plastic wrap, which is not accepted in curbside recycling, and opt for reusable containers - like Stasher Bags!!
The best gifts are the ones that keep on giving. Level up your gifting and wrapping game to reduce plastic waste* this holiday season.
*Only 9% of all plastic produced has been recycled. 🤯
For the friend who goes to infinity and beyond for you, gift them an Ever & Ever subscription and help them hydrate like they know aluminum is infinitely recyclable.
Gift a subscription to OH-WAKE. Subscriptions support our mission to make OH-WAKE free for all aspiring youth activists.
Give the gift of rest this holiday! S’well x Bearaby’s bundle is the perfect pairing of deep sleep and plastic waste-free hydration.
The TOM FORD ocean plastic watch, made from 100% ocean plastic, is perfect for the person making an impact every second of the day.
If the holidays are bringing you somewhere warm, opt for swim shorts made from recycled and organic materials like Le Club. Style, meet impact!
Artwork is a gift your loved ones will see everyday. Parmiss Art is a talented artist who donates the sales from her work to Lonely Whale!
Share the Magic
Download and post a plastic waste-free holiday card. Tag us on Instagram @LonelyWhale!
