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5 Alternatives To The Usage Of Plastic

Keep reusable bags in your car for shopping and if you have a large purse, just put small items in your purse rather than getting a bag. Make sure you use your reusable bags.

1. Refuse Plastic Bags And Shop From Sustainable Brands

Most soaps and shampoos come in some form of a plastic bottle, but there are a couple of alternatives to reduce your plastic footprint while staying clean. Try switching to bar soaps with recyclable paper wrappers, or consider making your own soaps

2. Body Wash In Plastic Bottles

Even though many disposable coffee cups from our favourite coffee shops seem recyclable, most are not. The paper cup is often a blend of paper and plastic, which is not actually recyclable and therefore ultimately ends up in a landfill.

3. Disposable Coffee Cups And Straws

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Also know about how to recycle plastic at home: