The Raising Voices environmental committee wishes you a Happy New Year with a challenge: Make a resolution to protect our planet. Resolve to reduce your plastic consumption by 25%.
Suggestions to help you succeed:
- Buy reusable, washable fruit and vegetable bags. Amazon sells them for a very reasonable amount.
- Get a head start on the bag law slated to begin on March 1st. Get a fold up bag to keep in your purse or pocket.
- Get a water filter on your kitchen sink. Fill your own water bottles to take with you on the go.
- Buy a reusable straw in a pouch to keep in your bag.
- Try keeping a reusable container in your car to bring with you to restaurants for leftovers.
- Get your own coffee mug. Many coffee places will give you a discount if you have your own cup. Frequent those places so the others get a hint.
- If you have no bag with you and you’re not buying a lot, say no to the bag.
- Try to buy fruits and vegetables that are loose or packaged in cardboard with just a little wrap.
- Ask the stores you frequent to revisit their packaging materials.
- Consider purchasing items in cans or glass instead of plastic
Do you have any tips or suggestions on how to help meet the challenge? Please share any other ideas with the Raising Voices Environmental Committee at msrichmond41@me.com. or tinkeros@aol.com