I've reduced...now what do I do?
Greg,
I love the idea of the challenge but what about folks who don't use plastic bags, cups, and what not unless we have no choices that are practical? We already use CFL's, reusable bags, travel mugs etc. How shall we continue reducing one time plastic use. Ideas that we can use and share would be great! Thank you for your help.
Pepper
Pepper,
Great Job. You have eliminated the use of some of the more commonly used items. When I created the challenge I had not yet eliminating these items. And now we have to dig a little deeper. Here are some ideas:
1. I have started taking to go containers to the restaurants with me. I use the plastic (aargh) reusable tubs for this.
2. I have started selecting the restaurants where I eat based on the types of utensils, plates and cups they offer. If they are using disposable items in Styrofoam or plastic, they are pretty much a no go these days. If they use real plates, cups and utensils I have more of a tendency to eat there.
3. I have stocked up on these great produce bags we have on our site that are made of cloth. I take them to the store with me and load them with bulk items and produce. This serves two purposes - first it eliminates the use of a plastic produce bag and secondly I am purchasing fresh and many times more locally produced food.
So how about that for a start...and I need more ideas too. What are you doing? Where else can we look? How else can we change our use patterns to eliminate more plastic one use items?
Greg
