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Give up gum, as it is made with synthetic rubber.
Use bar soap instead of liquid shower gel.
Use real cutlery, cups, and plates for parties, not disposable ones.
Avoid plastic bottles—go for glass instead.
Buy your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug, which you can take everywhere.
Drink tap water whenever possible.
Always buy milk in paper cartons.
Pick up litter, especially near the ocean!
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Plastic pollution is becoming a huge threat to our planet, and more and more people are gaining awareness and trying to change their habits. It may feel like small changes don't make a difference at times, but there are really easy ways in which you can adopt a more eco-friendly attitude and reduce your environmental footprint.
Click through this gallery to learn simple steps to decrease your plastic use today.
Easy ways to reduce your plastic use
Do your part to help the planet!
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Plastic pollution is becoming a huge threat to our planet, and more and more people are gaining awareness and trying to change their habits. It may feel like small changes don't make a difference at times, but there are really easy ways in which you can adopt a more eco-friendly attitude and reduce your environmental footprint.
Click through this gallery to learn simple steps to decrease your plastic use today.