Resources
This is something we really can turn around. Let's imagine a future without single use plastic. Let's make it happen one household at a time as soon as we can!
Video
PBS Newshour: The Plastic Problem. This hour-long report describes the problem and current consequences during the first part and provides hope and ideas for eliminating the problem in the second part.
Articles
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UN Treaty. The UN begins work on treaty to fight global plastic pollution.
Resources for Reducing Plastic Use
I am not endorsing anything in particular. These are just ideas. There are competitors you can look for in many cases too.
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Product container alternatives: https://hivebrands.com/
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Replace plastic produce bags: ecoroots.com
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Grove's ideas for going beyond plastic: Grove Co
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Plastics alternatives: https://eartheasy.com/lifestyle/zero-waste/
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Plastic container alternatives: https://www.stasherbag.com/
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Plastic toothpaste and deodorant alternatives: https://bitetoothpastebits.com/
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Deodorant alternative: nativecos.com
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Hair Shampoo alternatives: Garnier Whole Blends
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Hair Conditioner: B.O.B Conditioner
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Package Free: Package free shop
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Garbage bags: bagups.com
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10 tips to reduce plastic use: rothys.com
Write Letters
Write letters to the stores you shop at to let them know how much it matters to you that they switch from using plastic packaging. For example, I wrote this letter to Trader Joe's:
Dear Trader Joes,
I have been a loyal customer since you opened in the San Francisco Bay Area, but I've decided I can't shop at TJ's anymore. It will reduce the perceived quality of my life to not have you in it, but I've made a vow to myself and planet earth to greatly reduce the non-essential single-use plastics in my life.