World Biodiversity Day 2025 | Reducing Single Use Plastics

Biodiversity is not just about the vibrant flora and fauna that makes our planet so unique. It's about the interconnectedness of all living organisms, including us humans. The choices we make everyday directly impact the health of our planet and its ecosystems. 

At Bare Necessities, sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and this World Biodiversity Day, we want to shine a light on the crucial role that reducing single use plastics plays in protecting biodiversity and the environment.

In relation to this, single use plastics are a key thing that is damaging our planet and biodiversity. They are lightweight, inexpensive and durable, but that’s precisely what makes them such a menace to the environment. From plastic bags to bottles to straws and external packaging, these items are designed for convenience, but they often end up in landfills, rivers, oceans and forests, harming wildlife in the process. 

Many species, from marine animals to birds and terrestrial wildlife, mistake plastic debris for food, leading to indigestion, injury or even death. Additionally, plastic pollution is a major contributor to habitat destruction, as plastics break down into microplastics, seeping into soil, water sources, and the food chain.

The fact of the matter is that our over reliance on single use plastics is directly contributing to the loss of biodiversity. Plastics don’t biodegrade, instead, they break into smaller and smaller pieces - microplastics, lingering in the environment for centuries, creating lasting harm to ecosystems. It’s not just the obvious effects we see, microplastics have entered our water systems, our soil and our food, affecting wildlife and human health.

At Bare Necessities, we believe in making better choices. We are committed to reducing our plastic footprint by offering eco-friendly alternatives that help protect biodiversity. Our products are designed to be zero waste, refillable, and made from natural materials, ensuring that every purchase supports a more sustainable, plastic free future.

This World Biodiversity Day, we reaffirm our commitment to creating products that respect and protect the environment. By moving away from single use plastics, we’re contributing to the preservation of biodiversity:

• Zero waste products: All our products are thoughtfully designed to minimise waste. Our refillable deodorants, moisturisers, soaps and lip balms offer an eco-friendly alternative to plastic packaged personal care items. When you choose Bare Necessities, you’re not only choosing a product, you are choosing a sustainable future. 

• Plastic Free Packaging: From using glass, metal and paper to offering packaging free options, we ensure that our products leave the smallest environment footprint possible 

• Promoting Conscious Consumption: We believe that every small step counts. Offering reusable, sustainable alternatives, we empower our customers to make more mindful choices in their everyday lives, choices that reduce their reliance on single use plastics and protect the planet’s biodiversity.
  

On this World Biodiversity Day, let’s remember that every choice we make matters. The next time you’re choosing a product or planning your shopping list, consider the impact of single use plastics. At Bare Necessities, we believe that small changes add up, and when we come together to make more sustainable choices, we create a lasting impact on the health of our planet. This World Biodiversity Day, and every day, let’s choose a cleaner, greener future.