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Imagine if you couldn't simply throw your trash in the rubbish and it 'goes away'? How much would you accumulate? What would it be made up of? Be inspired to cut back on plastic, and it's seriously easier than you think. Do a few, all, or even one of these tips.
Straws suck bad.
What's one of the main pieces of plastic that's found on beaches? Straws! This silly, single-use item is unnecessary. Cut these suckers out of your plastic use.
Find straw alternatives in the green directory.
Hey honey. Let's wrap.
See you later glad wrap and unnesscary ziplock bags. Use biodegradable, funky and easy honey wraps to perserve and carry your food. Make our buy your own.
Just keep using me.
How many empty jars, plastic bags and plastic containers do you throw out each week? What's the difference between those and a brand new bag or container. Nadda! Give those puppies a clean and re-use them, again and again.
Paper is your pal.
Use your keen eye and seek delicious fresh made bread with paper bags, instead of plastic. They stay fresh for ages if you keep them in an air-tight container. What other consumer items can you chose paper instead? Why not coffee, chocolate and even toilet paper? Check out the green directory for some companies to use paper packaging.
Absolutely no plastic bags.
Break the automatic habit of being given them. Say no! Take your own bags and pack extra bags. No excuses, you don't need them.
Drink up! With your own cup and bottle.
Think about how many coffee cups and plastic bottle you use each week. Imagine how many people, around the world, use them?! Bring your own bottle and cup to cut back on plastic. Don't forget to take extras just incase.
Clean as hell.
Making your own cleaners are easier then you think. By making your own it's cutting back on plastic, harmful chemicals and saving money. You can use your own essential oil blends, too! Some examples here.