We try to limit our use of one-time plastic containers, especially those hard plastic clamshells that contain various specialty greens and cherry tomatoes. We struggle with this because the food appears to remain fresh and in better condition longer in the plastic clamshells. Argh! …
Read moreBreak Free from Plastic Pollution Act
Sen. Jeff Merkley, recently worked with Rep. Jared Huffman to introduce the bicameral Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act …
Read more🥡 Reduce your food-related plastic waste 🧋 🍱
Trying to reduce your food-related plastic waste? Here are three approachable ideas. …
Read more🥡🍴 Order takeaway wisely
Can’t face cooking today? Make sure nothing more than your takeout food is delivered. When you order, request no napkins, plastic utensils, prepackaged condiments, and anything else you have on hand. …
Read more🛍️🥬 Reduce the use of plastic bags from the produce department
—use mesh bags or reuse plastic bags from the store for fruits and vegetables.
Read more🫧 Refill your foaming hand soap dispenser…
…with 2/3 water & 1/3 liquid soap (rather than buying new dispensers). And when your plastic soap dispenser is at the end of its life, consider a glass dispenser and bulk soap refill.
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