Take Action

The 4 R's 

REFUSE disposable plastic when possible. Buy items that are not packaged in plastic, and use your own bags, containers and utensils.

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REDUCE your plastic footprint wherever you go. Try not to buy of goods that contain excessive plastic packaging and parts. 

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REUSE durable, non-toxic straws, utensils, to-go containers, bottles, bags, and other everyday items. Choose paper, glass, stainless steel, ceramic, bamboo and wood over plastic.

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RECYCLE what you can't refuse, reduce or reuse. Pay attention to the entire life cycle of items you bring into your life, from source to manufacturing to distribution to disposal. 

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15 ways to reduce one time use plastics in your daily life 

1 - Bring your own shopping bag when shopping or buying groceries 

2 - Stop buying water bottles, get a reusable water bottle 

3 - Bring your own thermos to the coffee shop 

4 - Say no to straws, buy a reusable stainless steel straw if needed

5 - At the supermarket, shop in bulk 

6 - Don't use plastic bags for products such as meats and vegetables

7 - Give up gum. Gum is made of synthetic rubber (plastic) 

8 - Choose cans or glass bottles over plastic bottles 

9 - Don't use plastic ware when eating fast foods

10 - Cook your own food 

11 - Stop using plastic wraps, use reusable containers instead 

12 - Buy your food at local markets 

13 - Leave plastic where you find it, refuse the straw and the plastic lid

14 - If it will leave behind plastic trash, try to avoid it

15 -  Donate  to initiatives that raises awareness on plastic pollution