31 Ways to Reduce Plastic Pollution for Plastic-Free July
- Carry reusable shopping bags
- Bring containers to a restaurant with you for leftovers.
- Compost waste scraps
- Bring your own reusable utensils / at food trucks or takeout, refuse bags, plastic cutlery, and condiment pouches.
- BYO coffee cup
- Participate in a river or roadside cleanup
- Avoid individually wrapped items
- Replace beauty/hygiene products with natural alternatives like bamboo or cotton
- BYO water bottle.
- Opt for produce not wrapped in plastic, or shop from a farmers’ market.
- Avoid plastic condiment packets
- Shop from the bulk bins, and bring your own containers or bags.
- Avoid straws.
- Choose products with no or minimal plastic packaging.
- Try bar soap or shampoo.
- Choose glass or metal food storage containers
- Line trash cans with paper or compostable bags
- Avoid synthetic fibers
- Try toothpaste tablets
- Repair something instead of replacing it.
- Use washcloths instead of sponges or loofahs.
- Advocate for policy change
- Shop refill stores when and where you can.
- Make DIY cleaning products with vinegar, baking soda, and lemon.
- Use laundry sheets and dryer balls.
- Make your own salad dressing or buy condiments and dressings in glass.
- Use beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap
- Use reusable bags and jars instead of plastic baggies
- Avoid disposable razors
- Use powder or plastic-free dishwasher and laundry detergent
- Audit your own plastic use.
Extra tips:
Buy bulk mulch vs. bagged.
Bring your own produce bags to the store, instead of using the single-use plastic ones offered.
