Write at least 15 points on the way you can reduce the usage of plastic
Answers
1. Bring your own cloth bags to the grocery store (or any store!).
2. Don't buy beverages bottles in plastic. Glass is great.
3. Carry your own reusable steel or ceramic beverage container. If they're too pricey, use a glass mason jar! Heavy, but cheap.
4. Don't get to-go coffee or hot drinks. Your drink lid and cup will live on for over 100 years! The lids and lining are plastic. Bring your own or ask for a ceramic, reusable cup.
5. Go to the farmer's market and purchase fresh fruits and veggies (not packaged in plastic).
6. Don't buy convenience foods packages in plastic.
7. Make your own bread.
8. Buy bread from bakeries that package in paper.
9. Clean with baking soda and vinegar instead of cleaners packaged in plastic.
10. Buy laundry detergent in boxes, not liquid in plastic containers.
11. Buy farm fresh eggs in reusable paper containers.
12. Get your cheese from the deli and place it in your own container (glass or a plastic one that you already have, don't waste what you already have!) or get it wrapped in paper.
13. Buy your meat from the deli and have it wrapped in paper.
14. Package your leftovers in corningware.
15. Bring your own containers to restaurants to package leftovers.
Explanation:
⏩Avoid buying items packaged in plastic.
⏩Use cloth shopping bags
⏩Skip bottled water. Carry a reusable canteen.
⏩Upcycle
⏩Bring a reusable mug when you order coffee.
⏩Say "No straw, please."
⏩Wear clothing made from natural (not synthetic) materials
⏩Avoid disposable tableware, or use the compostable kind.
⏩Don't just discard electronics.
⏩Bring your own container for takeout and leftovers.