Let’s talk about some ways we can live plastic free this July!!
Try and avoid buying food wrapped in plastic.
Instead of buying a carton of milk, buy some nuts or oats and make your own!
Instead of buying veggies that are shrink wrapped or in plastic cartons, opt for ones that are not. (Instead of strawberries buy some peaches, or something like that!)
If you really want those strawberries, pick your own!! Find an orchard in your area.
And bring your own bags!!
Use a reusable water bottle.
Don’t opt for plastic water bottles. Get a stainless steel reusable one instead!
If you live on wellwater, try to find a filter you can use.
Remember, your health is priority, so if you need to buy a filter that has plastic packaging, that’s ok. One filter package is better than 2,000 water bottles.
Try not to buy cleaning supplies.
Not only are they toxic for you and your household, they always come in plastic packaging.
Make your own with 1/3 white vinegar and 2/3 water and a drop of soap!
Use bar soap when you can. (This includes shampoo!!)
Don’t use shaving cream. Use suds from your soap or conditioner.
Use peroxide/baking soda to brush your teeth with a bamboo toothbrush!
It’s often hard to go zero waste/plastic free with pets.
Cat poo has very harmful bacteria that can cause all sorts of health problems. If you can, let your cat outside to potty. But otherwise, go ahead and toss his litter in the trash.
When you walk your dog, try and let him potty in bushes, or use a paper bag when you can.
It’s okay to throw away plastic when you need to, like if it’s for your dog’s poo.
Try and find ways to recycle/reuse/upcycle the big dog and cat food bags. What else can you use it for?
I understand this is a nonexhaustive list. I want to make more posts expanding on these, so keep an eye out!
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