Everyday Actions
Few Suggestions to Reduce Plastic Consumption in Everyday Life
1) Bring reusable coffee cups to local cafes. Starbucks encourages this by giving customers a $0.10 discount on their drink by bringing in a reusable cup which can be a non-Starbucks cup.
2) Switch to reusable coffee pods.
3) Switch from disposable plastic razors to metal razors with changeable blade/head.
4) Avoid single use plastic.
5) Carry your own reusable water bottle.
6) Avoid plastic straws.
7) Refuse plastic utensils at restaurants and take-outs.
8) Be a conscious consumer – buy less, buy ecofriendly products etc.
Bring your own shopping bag (plastic bags are everywhere!)
Bringing your own reusable bag to the grocery store brings awareness to other people.
Bringing your own reusable bag to the grocery store brings awareness to other people.
Seeing other members of their community changing their behavior encourages them to do the same.
When you bring a reusable bag to the grocery store, you create a ripple effect.
When people see others changing their behavior, they will often do the same.
Be an environmental “trendsetter’!
