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REDUCE PLASTIC IN YOUR HOME

Updated: Apr 13, 2024

Reducing plastic in your home isn't just about being eco-conscious. It's about making a tangible impact on our planet's health.


By cutting down on plastic usage, were safe guarding our environment, wildlife and future generations from the harmful effects of plastic pollution.


Because plastic doesn't just harm marine life, but also finds it's way into our food, which means in our bodies.


Together let's embrace sustainable choice and create a cleaner, greener world!


Reduce Plastic in your home by making these changes

10 Ways You Can Start Reducing Plastic in your Home


  1. Use Reusable Bags: Bring your own reusable bags when shopping.

  2. Reusable Water Bottles: Opt for stainless steel or glass water bottles instead of single-use plastic bottles.

  3. Choose Glass or Metal Containers: Store food in glass or metal containers 

  4. Say No to Plastic Straws: Skip the plastic straw or use reusable alternatives like metal or bamboo straws.

  5. Buy in Bulk: Purchase items like grains, nuts, and snacks in bulk using reusable containers or bags to minimize packaging waste.


Why reducing plastic in your home helps your health plus the planet.

Tip:

It’s important that you focus on the small steps you can do each day to reduce your impact, any CHANGE is good POSITIVE change!





6. Choose Plastic-Free Packaging: Look for products with minimal or no plastic packaging, or opt for alternatives packaged in paper, cardboard, or compostable materials.


7. Make Homemade Cleaning Products: Create homemade cleaning solutions using ingredients like vinegar, baking soda, and essential oils, stored in reusable containers, to reduce reliance on plastic-packaged cleaning products. Or purchases natural refillable products (Companies like Alive Body and Dirt Company)


8. Switch to Bar Soap: Choose bar soap over liquid soap packaged in plastic bottles for handwashing and bathing.


9. Compost Organic Waste: Composting food scraps and yard waste reduces the need for plastic garbage bags and helps divert organic matter from landfills.


10. Switch to Bamboo Brushes: for home cleaning brushes, and compostable cloths. 


What changes will you make?

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