Here are some tips to make it happen:
- Store food in recycled glass jars or glass storage containers with removable lids. This avoids the use of plastic wrap or plastic storage containers and limits exposure to plastic.
- Look for glass baby bottles and drinking containers, or find a plastic one that is BPA free.
- Use metal or wooden cooking utensils and chopping boards.
- Make sure you recycle! Plastic containers and packaging are clogging up landfills and flowing into our groundwater.
- Switch from plastic nappies to re-useable cloth. Modern cloth nappies are much easier to manage than their primitive forbearers. Visit a good cloth nappy shop or attend a free cloth nappy education session to find a style that works best for you.
- BYOB to the shops! Take your own cotton, linen or recycled mesh bags when you do your shopping! This cuts back on plastic bag use.
- Choose food and cosmetic products with minimal packaging, and look for laundry and washing machine detergents that come in a box.
- Re-use paper bags to pack your school lunches.
- Choose wooden toys over plastic (they last longer as well. And kids love them!)
- Buy products in bulk and store them in your own recycled jars and containers. This saves on money as well!