We all know that it is important to cut out as much plastic from our lives as possible, in an attempt to protect our planet from a material that will not degrade.
It can be hard to put this into practice, as life is busy and alternatives are often more expensive to buy. However, there are small changes that we can all make to ensure we are purchasing less plastics, in ways that can actually save us money in the long-run by utilising reusable solutions. Here are just some ideas to help you to start going plastic free.
Pack lunches in a reusable container rather than a plastic bag
Take reusable cutlery with you for lunch
Use tote bags when you go shopping
Carry drinks in a reusable water bottle
Try a bar of soap instead of shower gels in plastic bottles
Don’t buy frozen meals that are stored in plastic packaging
Shop at stores that offer refillable juice and milk in your existing glass bottles
Take a reusable cup to coffee shops
Use compostable bin liners
Pack your fruit and vegetables in paper bags rather than the plastic bags provided
Look for eco-friendly cleaning products as these will have recyclable packaging and the product will be designed to naturally biodegrade
Buy unwrapped produce from the supermarkets so that there is no packaging
If you have to buy products in packaging, go for those stored in cardboard which can be recycled
When buying personal hygiene products, go for those which do not have plastic microbeads
Buy loose toilet paper, not the ones packaged in plastic
Use glass jars and stainless steel containers to store food in the kitchen and fridge
Avoid cling film by using natural beeswax cloths to cover your food
Try to repair broken items wherever you can rather than buy new ones
Use refillable pens that you can them use over and over again
Try a natural cat litter that is flushable or compostable
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