Ways in which you can reduce plastic pollution:
- Stop buying plastic bottled drinks – Bring your own bottle.
- Buy in bulk.
- Thrift shop instead of buying everything new.
- Recycle.
- Sign petitions.
- Reduce your use of single use plastics.
- Advise friends and family on non plastic options.
- Reuse items as much as possible before throwing away.
- Refuse plastic straws and cutlery when out and about.
- Stop chewing gum – yes most gums are made of plastic.
- Choose biodegradable when there is that option available.
- Carry a shopping bag with you.
- Do not litter.
- Give up balloons.
- Use refill stations.
Some petitions you can sign:
UK Ban – All Disposable / Single use plastic
Ban disposable plastic straws in Morrisons
Make all Menstrual Products Plastic Free
Save the environment – Stop giving plastic toys with fast food kids meals
End Plastic Packaging of Fruit & Vegetables in Supermarkets
Clean up the Great Pacific Garbage Patch
Options to help you reduce your plastic use:
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