The Royal British Legion has launched a new poppy design made entirely from paper to support the plastic-free movement. The design includes a paper stem and stigma, with half of the paper made from offcuts of coffee cup production. The move aims to stay relevant and address the shortage of Poppy Day sellers in recent years.
For an organisation too often accused of only looking backwards, this is a significant move forwards. The new poppy design, launched last week after three years in planning and development, is made entirely from paper, to support the plastic-free movement. The grey plastic stem and a black plastic stigma surrounding a circle of red is now entirely paper, with half made up from the offcuts of coffee cup production.
It is right that we debate the relevance of this annual period of Remembrance. But, although it may bring up uncomfortable truths, not least the terrible treatment of Commonwealth soldiers, sailors and airmen who fought for their King then found themselves on the scrapheap after the Second World War, it doesn’t mean it has to be ‘cancelled’ altogether.
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