WAYS TO REDUSE USE OF PLASTIC

🌿 WAYS TO REDUCE PLASTIC USE

1️⃣ Use Reusable Shopping Bags

• Carry cloth or jute bags

• Avoid single-use plastic bags
  Keep one in your backpack or car.
  
  

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2️⃣ Switch to Reusable Water Bottles

Instead of buying plastic bottles, use:

• Metal bottles

• Glass bottles

Cleaner, safer, and reduces waste.

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3️⃣ Avoid Plastic Straws

Use:

• Metal straws

• Bamboo straws

• Paper straws
  Or drink without one.

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4️⃣ Buy Products With Less Packaging

Choose:

• Loose fruits and vegetables (not packed in plastic)

• Bulk items

• Brands with eco-friendly packaging

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5️⃣ Use Reusable Food Containers

Replace plastic with:

• Glass jars

• Metal lunchboxes

• Reusable tiffin boxes

This reduces daily plastic waste.

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6️⃣ Say No to Disposable Cutlery

Avoid:

• Plastic spoons

• Forks

• Plates
  Carry your own reusable spoon or lunch set when eating outside.

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7️⃣ Use Reusable Shopping Containers

For meat, bakery items, and groceries, take your own:

• Box

• Jar

• Bag

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8️⃣ Stop Using Plastic Wrapping

Use:

• Cloth covers

• Beeswax wraps

• Reusable lids
  for food or bowls.

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9️⃣ Store Food Without Plastic Bags

Use reusable containers or cloth bags for:

• Snacks

• Vegetables

• Bread

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🔟 Choose Refillable Products

Many items now offer refills:

• Shampoo

• Soap

• Cleaning liquids
  Buy the refill instead of a new plastic bottle.

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🌍 Small Changes = Big Impact

Even reducing plastic in one area of your routine helps protect oceans, wildlife, and the planet.