For 2018, the Earth Day theme is End Plastic Pollution.

Earth Day is an annual event to raise awareness of protecting the environment

Here are some simple steps you can take to reduce your plastic consumption:

• Use reusable bags when you go shopping
• Don't use plastic straws with drinks where possible
• Buy boxes instead of bottles - cardboard is easier to recycle than plastic
• Use reusable bottles and cups
• Pack meals in reusable containers instead of disposable plastic containers and sandwich bags.