The reasons to go plastic-free are compelling. The benefits span from environmental to health to conservation. Take the challenge and reduce your plastic use slowly. Find a commonly used item which is either plastic or comes packaged in plastic and find an alternative.

Here are a few simple options to consider:

1. Rather than continuing to buy water in plastic containers, consider purchasing a reusable water bottle and filling it up with filtered water.

2. When grocery shopping, it’s easy to grab the plastic bags in the produce area to hold your upcoming purchases. Consider purchasing a reusable produce bag. Here’s one option: https://www.onyalife.com/product/reusable-produce-bag-8pack/

3. Plastic sandwich and freezer bags are easy to use and dispose of, but consider the lasting impacts these bags have on the environment when they’re thrown away. Consider storing foods in other containers like glass.

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