single-use plastics litter our environment, but there’s something we can all do to help: reduce and refuse single-use plastics. eckerd college took a stand — and so can you.
we have a plastic problem. eckerd college took action.
on jan. 1, 2020, the break free from plastic pledge at eckerd college officially begins (read more about the pledge). single-use plastics litter our environment, but there’s something we can all do to help: reduce and refuse single-use plastics. some ways in which we can do this include:
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shopping at zero-waste stores. check out this zero-waste grocery shopping guide as a place to start.
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bringing your reusables. it’s all about making it a habit. bring your own bags to the grocery store, bring your own cups to coffee shops, and always keep your reusable utensils and straws on you.
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buying sustainable alternatives to your everyday products. shampoo and conditioner bars and bamboo toothbrushes are just a few items that you can purchase to make your everyday activities more sustainable.
for an extended list of what you can do, check out the reduce single-use at eckerd college’s website’s “how to help” section.
sources for the video:
the ocean conservancy