The world, according to a new expert review, is in a “plastics crisis”, driven by a huge acceleration in plastic production and a rise in single-use plastics.
At a domestic level, it’s time to take action. Our kitchens in particular are full of plastic, from washing-up brushes to measuring jugs. And with a constant cycle of news stories about their possible harms – from black kitchen utensils that leak chemicals to chopping boards that release millions of microplastics – our kitchens can feel like a swamp of toxins.
