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The ocean now contains 5.25 trillion macro and microplastics, weighing up to 269,000 tonnes, leading to the death of 100,000 marine mammals and turtles, and 1 million seabirds annually due to marine plastic pollution.
Love is in the air, and so is the promise of a healthier planet. With Bristle's bamboo toothbrushes, you're not just gifting a product; you're spreading awareness and inspiring change. It's a thoughtful, practical, and stylish way to say "I care about you and our Earth."
Plastic, which was once celebrated as a groundbreaking achievement, has morphed into a persistent challenge that we face every day. In the UK, the reality hits hard with over 5 million tonnes of plastic consumed annually, nearly half of which is packaging. This results in an astonishing volume of waste, with only about 51% being recycled. The remainder finds its way to landfills or, worse, our oceans.