Cut out sodas, juices, and other plastic-bottled beverages.If I do want to bring some home, I can have my ice cream hand-packed in my own container. Ice cream cones require zero container or utensil waste. That keeps my ice cream consumption down, which is better for my health, and it also does away with the plastic-lined containers as well. Instead of keeping containers of ice cream in the freezer, I will enjoy the occasional ice cream cone while I’m out. What about all the marine animals that swallow that type of disposable plastic? It doesn’t save them, does it? When ordering, say, “Please don’t put that little white plastic thing in the middle of the pizza.” They’ll know what you mean. A single-use plastic device meant to save a single-use cardboard box. It’s called a “package saver.” Think about it. When ordering pizza, say no to the little plastic “table” in the middle of the pizza box.Check out blogger Mindful Momma’s cute DIY utensil wrap. I could have just as easily used my own stainless steel utensils. And actually, I didn’t need to go out and buy the bamboo. I keep a To-Go-Ware bamboo utensil set and a couple of GlassDharma drinking straws in my purse at all times. Carry reusable utensils and glass drinking straws.This process helps me to remember my reusable mug next time. But nowadays, if I’ve forgotten my mug, I simply do without until I can find a water fountain or sit-down cafe or restaurant with durable cups and glasses. When I first began this project, I got in the habit of requesting “no lid and no straw” when ordering a drink in a disposable paper cup. (I use my travel mug for water instead of a water bottle.) Besides the plastic lid and plastic straw, paper cups are lined with a plastic coating. Carry a stainless steel travel mug or water bottle at all times for coffee and other drinks while out in the world.
Stainless steel containers sold at some camping supply stores Think bringing your own containers is too much of a hassle and won’t make a difference? Please check out my posts “ Carrying Our Own Containers: Powerful Action or Pointless Inconvenience?“ Some examples of convenient containers are: Stainless containers from Life Without Plastic, Eco Lunchbox, LunchBots, and others. If they won’t do it, give them a Take Out Without card to help them understand why they should. Request takeout places use your container instead of their disposable one.
Not only does it come in a plastic bottle, but tremendous resources are used to extract, bottle, and ship it. If you have a car, keep your grocery bags in it and remember to bring them into the store with you! And one more thing: reusable bags are not just for groceries! Carry them for all your purchases, from electronics to clothing. I carry several of them in my purse so I am never without a bag. While they are made from synthetic materials, they compress into their own attached stuff sack, which makes them very convenient and likely to be used. Do you often forget your reusable bags? ChicoBags are a great emergency alternative. Others prefer to put their purchases into a backpack or messenger bag.
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