Use reusables! 

• Example: Water bottles, utensils, plates, bags, straws etc.

• Refill at water bottle filling stations with a reusable bottle

• Bring reusable grocery bags and reusable produce bags to stores

• Bring reusable containers to restaurants for leftovers

• Ask to use your own reusable cup at fast food chains, restaurants, coffee shops, etc.

Get your meat products fresh and placed directly into a reusable container

Buy liquids (milk, juice, etc.) in glass bottles

Avoid snack foods in single-use plastic packaging

Buy fresh produce without plastic wrappers

Go to a local farmer's market for fresh produce

Carry reusable utensils and straws with you on the go

Use plastic free every-day products

• Example: bamboo hair brushes, stainless steel containers, metal razor, etc.

Check products like sunscreen for microplastics 

Use plastic-free toiletries

• Example: shampoo bars, soap bars, bamboo toothbrushes, etc.

Make your own cleaning supplies or shop for powdered cleaning products

Use beeswax wrap, reusable containers, or reusable sandwich bags instead of Ziploc plastic bags

Make your own food instead of buying processed, packaged snacks

Locate and use a local plastic-free refillery or zero waste bulk store 

Encourage your peers and community to reduce their single-use plastic consumption