On Jan. 1, 2020, the Break Free From Plastic Pledge at Eckerd College officially begins (read more about the pledge). Single-use plastics litter our environment, but there’s something we can all do to help: reduce and refuse single-use plastics. Some ways in which we can do this include:
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Shopping at zero-waste stores. Check out this zero-waste grocery shopping guide as a place to start.
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Bringing your reusables. It’s all about making it a habit. Bring your own bags to the grocery store, bring your own cups to coffee shops, and always keep your reusable utensils and straws on you.
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Buying sustainable alternatives to your everyday products. Shampoo and conditioner bars and bamboo toothbrushes are just a few items that you can purchase to make your everyday activities more sustainable.
For an extended list of what you can do, check out the Reduce Single-Use at Eckerd College’s website’s “How to Help” section.
Sources for the video:
The Ocean Conservancy
Our 2019-2020 Planet Forward Correspondents
