Do you want to be kinder to the planet and use less plastic, but don't know where to start? With these tips you will learn the basics of plastic-free living.
Without realizing it, we use a lot of single-use plastic every day:at work, on the road and at home. It is imperative that we all drastically reduce the use of single-use plastic. Not because it is 'eco chic' but because it is really necessary for nature.
You can do this to use less plastic:
Make sure you have a number of reusable bags at home. Handy for your shopping or if you need to take some stuff with you. There are small foldable bags that you can easily put in your handbag.
You do not always have to put vegetables and fruit in a plastic bag in the supermarket, they can often and may also be loose. Do you prefer a bag? Then you can invest in a number of reusable bags. They are also useful for replacing plastic bags around the house.
Bring a reusable water bottle. Do you like to drink coffee on the go? Bring your own thermos flask. In a restaurant you can ask for tap water.
Think of plastic cups, straws, stirrers, balloons and cotton buds. Usually there are alternatives:a bamboo straw, wooden stirrers and cardboard cotton buds, for example. You can use bee's wraps instead of cling film. Another option for covering dishes in the refrigerator is to place a plate or bowl over it. Click here.
If possible, try to separate your waste and recycle plastic. An even better option:reusing plastic bags and containers, for example to freeze food.
Do not always buy a new plastic pump with hand soap, but fill your old packaging with a refill. You can replace your shower gel with a bar of soap and at Lush you have a great choice of products without plastic packaging. Some beauty products contain micro beads, it is better for the environment not to use these products.
At least that way it won't end up in the water. Or invest in a reusable menstrual cup.
Take your lunch and snacks with you in a lunch box to save plastic bags and packaging.
It saves a lot of lugging and a lot of plastic disposable bottles:with a SodaStream you can make your own sparkling water with tap water. You can even add flavor to make your own soda. Do use the device in combination with a reusable (SodaStream) bottle; this saves 2,800 plastic disposable bottles.
It fits well into a sustainable lifestyle and over time it saves a lot of plastic bottles. You can find various recipes online for making cleaning products, for example with baking soda.
If you can, choose products without plastic packaging. Products that you use a lot and that are packaged in plastic can be bought in large packaging, such as pasta or personal care products.
