52 ways to reduce your plastic
Reducing your plastic waste can seem like a daunting and (at times) futile task. But we want to show you that it IS possible to cut down on the amount of plastic you use, without causing stress or costing lots of money. This guide helps you to discover practical, actionable steps that can fit easily into your daily routine and empowering you to believe that every small change can make a big difference.
Whether you're just starting out on your less-plastic journey or looking for new ideas, we have created a whole year's worth of tips and hacks to inspire you. They cover everything from food and drink and cleaning the house, to shopping, personal hygiene and reducing plastic when you're out and about.
To give you a sneak preview of the range of tips that you can find within our free guide, here are a few.
Plan your purchases
Plan your weekly meals to make a supermarket shop less wasteful. Knowing exactly what you’re going to eat can prevent the need to throw out gone-off produce.
Don’t buy shower gel
Long live the soap bar! They often last much longer than bottles of shower gel and you can find brands that have no plastic packaging.
Find like-minded people
Local community groups can connect you with amazing projects. Look for Plastic Free Communities, Refill Schemes or local Greenpeace groups.
Buy a reusable cup
Even cardboard disposable cups are lined with plastic, making them hard to recycle. Also, many cafes offer a discount for those bringing their own cup.
Write to your MP
Ask them to do more to tackle the problem of single- use plastic in your community and to promote accessible refill and reuse systems.
Remove stubborn smells
Spoon 3-4 tbsp bicarb of soda into the foot of an old pair of tights, tie a knot in the end. Put in a shoe cupboard to remove all stinky odours.
Use the guide to discover practical, actionable steps that can fit easily into your daily routine. Ranging from free and affordable to more expensive, the tips cater to all budgets, ensuring that they are accessible to everyone.
Most importantly, we should bear in mind that we don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing what they can to live a less plastic life.
Grab the free guide here!