We have some tips that can be used for reducing the use of plastics:

1.-Stop using plastic straws, even in restaurants. If a straw is a must, purchase a reusable stainless steel or glass straw.
2.-Use a reusable produce bag. A single plastic bag can take 1,000 years to degrade. Purchase or make your own reusable produce bag and be sure to wash them often!
3.-Give up gum. Gum is made of a synthetic rubber, aka plastic.
4.-Buy boxes instead of bottles. Often, products like laundry detergent come in cardboard which is more easily recycled than plastic.
5.-Purchase food, like cereal, pasta, and rice from bulk bins and fill a reusable bag or container. You save money and unnecessary packaging.
6.-Reuse containers for storing leftovers or shopping in bulk.
7.-Use a reusable bottle or mug for your beverages, even when ordering from a to-go shop.
8.-Bring your own container for take-out or your restaurant doggy-bag since many restaurants use styrofoam.
9.-Use matches instead of disposable plastic lighters or invest in a refillable metal lighter.
10.-Avoid buying frozen foods because their packaging is mostly plastic. Even those that appear to be cardboard are coated in a thin layer of plastic. Plus you'll be eating fewer processed foods!
11.Don't use plasticware at home and be sure to request restaurants do not pack them in your take-out box.
12.-Ask your local grocer to take your plastic containers (for berries, tomatoes, etc.) back. If you shop at a farmers market they can refill it for you.
13.-The EPA estimates that 7.6 billion pounds of disposable diapers are discarded in the US each year. Use cloth diapers to reduce your baby's carbon footprint and save money.
14.-Make fresh squeezed juice or eat fruit instead of buying juice in plastic bottles. It's healthier and better for the environment.
15.-Make your own cleaning products that will be less toxic and eliminate the need for multiple plastic bottles of cleaner.
16.-Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags. Also, opt for fresh fruits and veggies and bulk items instead of products that come in single serving cups.
17.-Use a razor with replaceable blades instead of a disposable razor.