9 Tips to reduce your plastic footprint

According to  Rise Above Plastics campaign which is organized by the Surfrider Foundation these are some tips to raise awareness of the dangers of plastic pollution and focus on finding solutions:


  1. Stop using plastic grocery bags.  Each year over one trillion plastic bags are used worldwide.  Because these bags are so light and thin, they are easily carried by the wind out into the environment.  Instead of taking a plastic bag when you shop, use reusable bags to get your groceries and other purchases home.
  3. Use a reusable travel mug each time you fill up for coffee (or tea).  Use a reusable travel mug or to-go cup for your coffee, tea or other beverage purchases.  Think of all the lids (as well as the waxed paper cups) you’ll save.
  4. Recycle!  In those instances where you must use plastic, please make sure to recycle it.  Most plastics can be upcycled to make cool and useful items.
  5. Reusable containers are rad!  When it comes to lunch and leftovers, ditch the plastic bag and use reusable containers instead.  Reusable containers are just as easy to use and far less harmful to the planet.
  6. Buy food in bulk.  Buying food in bulk helps to reduce the total amount of packaging materials consumed.
  8. Say “NO” to pre-packaged single-serving portions.  These types of products are among the worst when it comes to excess packaging.