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When was the last time you used plastic?
Chances are, the answer is just minutes ago.
Plastic has undoubtedly become part of our everyday life. From food packaging to the very phones we use, it seems hard to imagine our world without it.
THE PLASTIC PROBLEM
We produce close to 300 million tons of plastic annually, and as much as half of it is disposable. It ends up in our landfills and oceans, killing millions of animals and polluting the habitats of millions more.
Even humans are greatly impacted by this issue. It is estimated that over 93% of the world’s population has been exposed to BPA, a toxic chemical found in plastic.
While we hear about the plastic problem ad nauseam, we often turn a blind eye for the sake of convenience. It’s true, minimalizing your environmental footprint is no easy task, but with the resources available today, everyone can take steps towards making a change.
So start small! Educate yourself about how your everyday choices negatively affect the environment. Then, consider your daily use items first – such as plastic bags or disposable straws. Incorporate easy solutions that take little or no extra effort and do wonders for the Earth!
THE ALTERNATIVES
Luckily, there are easier and better alternatives to your everyday plastic items. These reusable products aren’t only sustainable to the environment, they can even save you money in the long run. Win-Win!
Start your road to sustainable living with these 5 must have reusable home products:
1. Stainless Steel Bottle - Dark Wood
Buying water bottles can get expensive in the long run. A $2 bottle a day habit can set you back almost $730 a year. You’ll also be contributing to the nearly 2 million tons of discarded bottles in America alone.
This stainless steel bottle is the perfect alternative for saving both your money and the environment. You can just fill it up with water and toss it in your bag! It keeps liquids hot or cold for up to 24 hours, perfect for not only water, but also hot coffee or chilled juices anytime and anywhere.
2. String Grocery Bag
A trip to the local grocery or farmer’s market is not complete without these reusable bags. They’re made of wear resistant cloth that’s more durable than any plastic ever could be. Say goodbye to undependable plastic bags tearing up!
They’re also machine washable and portable, so it’s easy to always have one on hand!
Plastic bags are one of the most significant contributors of waste to the environment. An average American household uses around 1,500 plastic shopping bags yearly, which is quite a lot.
Switching to these reusable mesh bags will dramatically reduce your plastic usage. The lightweight and durable bags come in a set of three sizes, perfect for getting produce at the farmers market and storing it in your fridge.
Enjoy your favorite drink in style with these reusable straws – all while helping reduce the 500 million plastic straws disposed every day. They’re extremely safe to use, as they contain no harmful chemicals like BPA.
With proper maintenance (which is a no-brainer thanks to the included cleaning brush), these high-quality stainless steel straws will last you for years!
Finally, an alternative to cling wraps! These reusable silicone wraps provide a more sustainable way to keep food fresh for longer in your fridge. They don't tear easily as regular cling wraps do and are completely leak-proof, making them the perfect on-the-go solution.
Best of all, they eliminate your dependency on plastic wraps, saving you money in the long run while helping the environment.
