Now, the remembrance poppy has undergone its first design change for over a quarter of a century. The charity's remembrance poppies are going plastic-free for the first time. Remembrance Sunday, which falls on November 12 this year.
New poppy is made from a mix of 'renewable fibres from responsible sources'. It's in line with the recent governmentIt's an iconic symbol of respect for our fallen soldiers, and a poignant reminder of the futility of war.
Unlike the old poppy, which has a plastic green stem and black centre, the new version can be recycled in household collections. Just like with the old version, wearers will be able to put it in their buttonhole or fasten it to shirts with a pin – although only time will tell whether it stays attached to clothing as effectively.
The British public will be able to buy the plastic-free version from thousands of volunteers across the UK or from major supermarkets from Thursday A whopping 170,000 poppies are produced a day to meet the demand ahead of Remembrance Sunday, which this year falls on November 12.
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