Resources

Education

  • Articles by us

    Selection of articles written by us on key subjects.

    • Summary

      15th October 2023

      We've done the hard work for you. Read our brief summary of plastic pollution: key issues and solutions.

    • Why Local is Best

      21st September 2023

      A shift towards more local food production, wherever possible, has the potential to bring enormous environmental and social benefits.

    • Why Plastic Recycling Doesn't Work

      19th April 2023

      We can't recycle our way out of plastic pollution. They key to dealing with plastic pollution is reduction in plastic production.

    • Plastic, Oppression, and the Global Food System

      11th January 2022

      Why does food travel so far? Apples, for instance? How do supermarkets feed environmental and social crises, including plastic pollution? Can they help us solve these crises? The answers lie in understanding the global food system.

    • Equality and the Environment

      Updated 3rd January 2022

      Inequality is at the heart of social and environmental crises including plastic pollution. This article by Tom Wilkes of Swindon Equality Group provides a sound basis on this vitally important subject, details the current situation, and suggests solutions.

    • The Importance of Supporting Second Hand

      24th September 2021

      The positive impacts of supporting second hand. Why buy new?

    • Plastic, Disease and Covid-19

      24th July 2021

      Plastic and disease are correlated. Our response to Covid-19 is making this disease worse.

    • Plastic Free Swindon Joins the Fediverse

      29th May 2021

      We join a decentralised and federated Facebook alternative called Friendica which is part of the empowering Fediverse.

    • Introduction to Zero Waste

      10th April 2021

      What is zero waste? What are its benefits? Why is it so important?

    • Beware Plastic Recycling

      7th April 2021

      Plastic recycling is not the answer to plastic pollution. Big Plastic and its cronies have been aware of this since the 1970s.

    • Keep Swindon Tidy blogs

      15th March 2021

      A new section discussing issues and activities in our efforts to clean up Swindon.

    • Trade Deal Concerns

      8th October 2020

      We discuss concerns that trade deal negotations have been conducted in secret, that corporate interests may be put before our well-being, limiting our ability to deal with plastic pollution and other urgent crises.

    • Ending Support for Facebook

      8th October 2020

      We discuss concerns about the platform and our reason to stop supporting it.

  • Library

    Extensive library on plastic pollution sorted by category and / or date.

  • Films

    Some excellent documentaries / films about various aspects of plastic pollution.

  • The Life of a Plastic Bottle

    This resource makes the case for reuse over recycling. Plastic pollutes throughout its existence, not just after disposal, using energy and resources.

Miscellaneous

  • Links
    Local, national and international groups, websites and resources.
  • Events
    We provide presentations, do stalls, and attend other events, including online. Contact us to discuss requirements.
  • Volunteers
    Want to get involved in Plastic Free Swindon? Info and opportunities.

Refill Swindon

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