One step at a time, the Plastic-Free July Challenge aims to reduce our consumption of single-use plastic.
Difficult you will say, but certainly not impossible! Keep reading… The situation is alarming; according to the UN, 8 million tonnes of plastic waste ends up in our oceans every year. By 2050, oceans will contain more plastic than fish. Omnipresent in our everyday lives, plastic also contains toxic elements that are very harmful to our health.
It is high time to react and reduce your ecological impact!
Say goodbye to plastic straws, utensils, bottles and other food containers; make a difference for our planet. Get motivation from family or friends and involve those around you. Remember, the more people there are, the more ideas are generated!
To embark on the adventure, here are some simple alternatives which are accessible to everyone:
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Choose bamboo.
Whether on picnics or in your kitchen, bamboo utensils and containers will be your best allies. Inexpensive, you can find them everywhere. Bamboo has become a trend and is now being used in our bathrooms and replacing our toothbrushes, soap dishes and cups.
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Take advantage of stainless.
Swap your non-recyclable plastic water bottle for a stainless bottle. Well-known for preserving juices and smoothies very well, it also keeps water fresh without leaving that plastic aftertaste. Available in different sizes and colours, the stainless flask is undoubtedly the key accessory for summer!
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Use glass jars.
Indeed, this option presents several advantages: infinitely recyclable, glass jars are also reusable and multifunctional. As decorative objects, they will beautify your house as much in your kitchen or office as in your garden!
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Have your own fabric shopping bags.
In your car, purse or backpack, fabric shopping bags have the advantage of not taking up space and are reusable. Used in the past before being replaced by plastic bags, owning fabric shopping bags is gaining in popularity and is even becoming a fashion statement!
The greenest citizens can go even further by buying their groceries in bulk, reusing their own containers each time.
Ecological but also economical, this responsible consumption method is more and more widespread and is not about to run out of steam.
So-o-o-o, convinced?
