Certain plastic items we just don’t need. Yet they creep their way into our daily lives.
An easy way to cut your plastic consumption is to refuse certain products.
Here are five places to start.
1. Plastic bags
1.75 billion plastic bags were used in the UK alone from 2017-2018. Opt for a reusable canvas bag over a ‘Bag for Life’. Why? These have become the new single use bag - they use more plastic and are causing more waste.
2. Balloons
When released, they will probably end up in the rivers or seas and can be ingested by turtles and seabirds.
3. Plastic cutlery
Carry your own reusable cutlery with you. You can find cutlery with carry cases by searching for zero waste. These are perfect for your lunch and whilst on-the-go.
4. Plastic-wrapped magazines
Many magazines and papers come in plastic wrapping. Can you read these online instead?
5. Plastic straws
These are NOT yet banned despite many campaigns last year. In bars which still serve these, ask for your drink without one or remove it on arrival. This act of protest will help incite policy change. Avoid plastic stirrers too.