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Plastic straws - Stop using plastic straws.
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Reusable bags - Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
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Plastic bottles - Avoid plastic bottles—go for glass instead.
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Reusable bottle
- Buy your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug, which you can take everywhere.
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Farmers' market - Opt for buying fruits and veggies from the farmers market, where they don’t come wrapped in plastic.
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Tap water
- Drink tap water whenever possible.
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Chewing gum
- Give up gum, as it is made with synthetic rubber.
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Laundry detergent - Buy detergent that comes in cardboard boxes instead of plastic containers.
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Work items - Buy groceries in bulk as much as you can, using a reusable container or bag.
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Frozen food - Avoid purchasing frozen food as they’re generally packaged in plastic.
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Takeout food - When picking up takeout food, bring your own container.
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Disposable diapers - If you have babies: use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones.
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Fresh bread - Go to bakeries that package their bread in paper.
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Cheese and ham - Buy your cheese and cold meats from the deli so you can have them wrapped in paper.
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Air freshener - Avoid air fresheners: light a candle or incense instead.
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Dish soap - Use bar soap to wash dishes.
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Shower soap
- Use bar soap instead of liquid shower gel.
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Milk - Always buy milk in paper cartons.
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Compost - Compost your own organic trash.
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Storing food - Use aluminium instead of zipper storage bags, like Ziploc, to store things in the fridge.
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Matches - Use matches instead of plastic lighters.
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Cutting board - Opt for wood or glass boards instead of plastic ones.
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Gatherings - Use real cutlery, cups, and plates for parties, not disposable ones.
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Batteries - Go for rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones.
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Yogurt - Make your own yogurt at home.
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Folders - Use paper folders instead of plastic ones.
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Cleaning products - Use natural cleaning cloths, not plastic scrubbers and sponges.
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Homemade toothpaste - Make your own toothpaste.
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Deodorant - Baking soda is a great deodorant alternative.
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Clean up
- Pick up litter, especially near the ocean! See also: Shocking images show effect of ocean pollution on wildlife
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Plastic straws - Stop using plastic straws.
© Shutterstock
1 / 31 Fotos
Reusable bags - Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
© Shutterstock
2 / 31 Fotos
Plastic bottles - Avoid plastic bottles—go for glass instead.
© Shutterstock
3 / 31 Fotos
Reusable bottle
- Buy your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug, which you can take everywhere.
© Shutterstock
4 / 31 Fotos
Farmers' market - Opt for buying fruits and veggies from the farmers market, where they don’t come wrapped in plastic.
© Shutterstock
5 / 31 Fotos
Tap water
- Drink tap water whenever possible.
© Shutterstock
6 / 31 Fotos
Chewing gum
- Give up gum, as it is made with synthetic rubber.
© Shutterstock
7 / 31 Fotos
Laundry detergent - Buy detergent that comes in cardboard boxes instead of plastic containers.
© iStock
8 / 31 Fotos
Work items - Buy groceries in bulk as much as you can, using a reusable container or bag.
© Shutterstock
9 / 31 Fotos
Frozen food - Avoid purchasing frozen food as they’re generally packaged in plastic.
© Shutterstock
10 / 31 Fotos
Takeout food - When picking up takeout food, bring your own container.
© Shutterstock
11 / 31 Fotos
Disposable diapers - If you have babies: use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones.
© Shutterstock
12 / 31 Fotos
Fresh bread - Go to bakeries that package their bread in paper.
© Shutterstock
13 / 31 Fotos
Cheese and ham - Buy your cheese and cold meats from the deli so you can have them wrapped in paper.
© Shutterstock
14 / 31 Fotos
Air freshener - Avoid air fresheners: light a candle or incense instead.
© Shutterstock
15 / 31 Fotos
Dish soap - Use bar soap to wash dishes.
© Shutterstock
16 / 31 Fotos
Shower soap
- Use bar soap instead of liquid shower gel.
© Shutterstock
17 / 31 Fotos
Milk - Always buy milk in paper cartons.
© Shutterstock
18 / 31 Fotos
Compost - Compost your own organic trash.
© Shutterstock
19 / 31 Fotos
Storing food - Use aluminium instead of zipper storage bags, like Ziploc, to store things in the fridge.
© Shutterstock
20 / 31 Fotos
Matches - Use matches instead of plastic lighters.
© Shutterstock
21 / 31 Fotos
Cutting board - Opt for wood or glass boards instead of plastic ones.
© Shutterstock
22 / 31 Fotos
Gatherings - Use real cutlery, cups, and plates for parties, not disposable ones.
© Shutterstock
23 / 31 Fotos
Batteries - Go for rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones.
© Shutterstock
24 / 31 Fotos
Yogurt - Make your own yogurt at home.
© Shutterstock
25 / 31 Fotos
Folders - Use paper folders instead of plastic ones.
© Shutterstock
26 / 31 Fotos
Cleaning products - Use natural cleaning cloths, not plastic scrubbers and sponges.
© Shutterstock
27 / 31 Fotos
Homemade toothpaste - Make your own toothpaste.
© Shutterstock
28 / 31 Fotos
Deodorant - Baking soda is a great deodorant alternative.
© Shutterstock
29 / 31 Fotos
Clean up
- Pick up litter, especially near the ocean! See also: Shocking images show effect of ocean pollution on wildlife
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Easy ways to reduce your plastic use
Do your part to help the planet!
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Plastic pollution is becoming a huge threat to our planet, and more and more people are gaining awareness and trying to change their habits. It may feel like small changes don't make a difference at times, but there are really easy ways in which you can adopt a more eco-friendly attitude and reduce your environmental footprint.
Click through this gallery to learn simple steps to decrease your plastic use today.
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