4 Tips for Choosing Better Alternatives to Plastic

I’m not a big fan of plastic, but it’s almost unavoidable in our modern lives. If you’re looking for ways to reduce your plastic use, then I’ve curated some great ideas that will be easy to implement in your daily lives. From shopping in stores that allow you to bring your own containers rather than selling the products, through to using different types of containers. Keep reading to learn my top 4 tips for choosing better alternatives to plastic.

Buy Wooden Toys
I love wooden toys, for so many reasons but one of the best reasons is that they’re not plastic! Because they’re a different type of quality, you can often pass them onto friends or keep them for future generations. They are also more simple than most plastic toys, which allows children’s creativity to flourish. Another bonus is that many wooden toys are hand made, which is providing real work to people who need it most.

Consider Hemp
Hemp is a great alternative to plastic because not only is it durable, and much better for the environment. They’re recyclable, biodegradable, and aesthetically pleasing. You can get hemp containers in all shapes and sizes, so you can use them for a variety of things. If you’re interested in seeing what options are available, check out Hempak.com

Go to Refill Shops
One of the best recent trends that are popping up in cities all over the world are these refill shops. Instead of buying dry goods in supermarkets where they’d be covered in layers of plastic, you can take your own containers along, weigh them, and fill them up with your dry goods. The stores themselves buy the products in large quantities which reduces the plastic on their end too. It can be a great way to support smaller businesses while reducing your plastic use.

Bring Your Own Cup
If you like having coffees or smoothies when out and about, why not start getting into the habit of bringing your own reusable cup along? If you have a coffee day and switch to a reusable cup, you’ll save 365 coffee cups from being tossed in the landfill. If you forget your cup, why not have your coffee in store if they use proper cups so you don’t add to the trash! Small changes like this can make a really big difference if you think about what it will mean over the course of your lifetime.

We should all be mindful about how much plastic we’re using and how it’s impacting the environment. You can implement these four small tips to reduce your plastic dependency and to make a positive difference.