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Top 12 alternatives to single use plastic
Thanks so much for all of your support on my last post regarding 'Smog of the Sea'. As promised, here are some simple alternatives to single use plastic that we all use in our day-to-day activities. By moving to some of these alternatives, you not only are saving waste but also supporting businesses that are doing good for the world. Whilst these are just some examples of where you can find information on these products, I hope you find it useful.
1. Instead of using a plastic toothbrush, use a wooden toothbrush that is also able to be recycled once you're done with it.
www.environmentaltoothbrush.com.au
http://www.biome.com.au/66-natural-toothpaste-toothbrush
2. Instead of using cling wrap, use beeswax food wraps or make your own
https://www.1millionwomen.com.au/blog/diy-reusable-beeswax-wraps/
3. Instead of freezer bags, use reusable produce bags
https://www.floraandfauna.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=Ever+Eco+Reusable+Produce+Bags+4+Pack
https://www.onyalife.com/product/reusable-produce-bag-8pack/
4. Instead of sandwich or plastic kitchen ziploc bags use stainless steel lunch boxes, glass storage with stainless lids, mason jars, lunchskins sandwich bags.
http://www.biome.com.au/274-lunch-boxes
https://www.hellogreen.com.au/search?q=lunchboxes&type=product
http://healthy.shopnaturally.com.au/search?w=lunchboxes
5. Instead of buying disposable plastic bottles of water, buy a reusable eco friendly, BPA free water bottle.
http://www.biome.com.au/module/ambjolisearch/jolisearch?search_query=water+bottles
https://www.buyorganicsonline.com.au/stainless-steel/
6. Instead of buying beauty products in plastic packaging, find some that are in recycled or glass packaging
7. Instead of buying any eco-friendly shopping bag, find one that gives back to a cause
8. Instead of taking bags with you to the shops, ask for a box or take a shopping jeep or basket with you.
https://www.discovered.us/shop/home-decor/baskets
http://www.ecobags.com/Our_Products/Woven_Bags
9. Instead of throwing out that take away coffee cup, buy an eco friendly, BPA free reusable coffee cup
http://www.rentonbishopric.com/pottery-for-the-planet.html
https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/CarysMartinCeramics?ref=search_shop_redirect
10. Opt for recycled plastic iphone cases
11. Don't use plastic straws
http://au.keepcup.com/accessories-and-parts/reusable-straw.html
https://www.hellogreen.com.au/search?q=straws&type=product
https://www.floraandfauna.com.au/?rf=kw&kw=Green+%2B+Kind+Bamboo+Reusable+Straw+Single
12. Consider these options instead of bin liners
In fact, don't line your bin at all and rinse your bin instead if it's okay with your council OR wrap your rubbish or line your bin with newspaper before throwing it out OR compost OR if you need to, buy biodegradable bags
