The amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and landfills is enough to make me want to change the way I think about what I buy (and throw away). Here are seven easy ways you can greatly reduce the amount of plastic waste in our world.

1. Reusable bags –Holyluck

These are easy to carry with you so you can always say no to plastic store bags.

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2. Reusable water bottles –Healthy Human

STOP BUYING BOTTLED WATER!

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3. Just Say No! To straws –SipWell

Stainless steel straws are easy to carry with you and actually keep your drinks colder.

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4. Shampoo/Conditioner bars

Check out Lush. Their shampoo and conditioner bars are amazing. Grab one of their bath bombs while you’re at it.  You won’t be disappointed.

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5. Reusable Utensils –Bamboo Essentials

Carry your own. Wash them. Put them back in your bag.

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6. Bar soap

Let’s go back to the 80’s when we had bar soap that came in a cardboard box. It’s retro.

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7. Bamboo Toothbrushes –Isshah 

You won’t even notice a difference, but the earth will 🙂

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Now, Go. See. Do.

~meemish