You probably don't think about it that often, but we use a lot of plastic in a day. Due to our excessive use of plastic, an amount of plastic waste ends up in the sea every hour that could fill 11 Olympic swimming pools. This can and must be done differently. Do you want to contribute to a plastic-free planet? There are a lot of gains to be made at home, and it doesn't even take much effort. There are plenty of plastic-free alternatives these days. Marcel will give you a helping hand with tips per room.
Less plastic in the kitchen
High time to take a closer look at the kitchen, because there is quite a bit of profit to be made here. Make sure that you use up plastic sandwich bags, cling film, bottles and straws that you throw away after a single use and do not bring them back into your home. Instead, use reusable sandwich wraps, a lunch box and a reusable water bottle or coffee cup. In addition to saving plastic, it is also ideal for on the go.
Make room for wooden kitchen tools such as brushes and spatulas and choose sponges made from natural materials. Want to be sure that no (or minimal) microplastics end up in your food? Swap plastic cutting boards for a few bamboo ones. Bamboo is a very sustainable material, biodegradable and hygienic. And to prevent or reduce food waste, you can easily store leftover food in beeswax cloths or glass jars.
Less plastic in the bathroom
With a few small adjustments, you can make your bathroom plastic-free in no time. Choose zero-waste products such as reusable cotton pads and swabs, plastic-free soap bars and deodorant sticks in cardboard packaging. Did you know that when you swap liquid soaps for plastic-free soap bars, you save around 60 plastic bottles per year? This not only makes the planet happy, but your wallet too. Marcel happens to know a place for a plastic-free one deodorant , shampoo , conditioner , body and hand soap bar ;)
You can even brush your teeth without using plastic. By replacing your plastic toothbrush with a bamboo toothbrush and using toothpaste tabs, you save a lot of plastic. In addition, invest in a good, plastic-free razor blade where you only have to replace the blade every so often. And… in case you suffered a wound while shaving. No worries, there are also plastic-free plasters!
Less plastic in and around the house
You can also reduce plastic when shopping. For example, bring your own bag or go to the market to do your shopping completely packaging-free. And perhaps you have already read: Albert Heijn has recently also introduced packaging-free shopping. This way you can fill your favorite products in a reusable bag or jar, so you come home with a lot less disposable packaging. If you prefer to do your shopping online, you also have the option of packaging-free shopping. Consider, for example, a delivery service Pieter Pot , who delivers groceries in glass jars.
To save even more plastic, you can also purchase bulk or refill packaging, for example hand soap, all-purpose cleaner, detergent and shower gel. And if you still occasionally buy products in plastic packaging, go for 100% recycled plastic. Don't forget to return the bottles to the plastic waste after use. This is how we keep things going full circle.
@marcelsgreensoap Living completely plastic-free can be quite difficult. But with these tips you can take the first steps towards a zero waste lifestyle! ♻️💪🏻 #recycle #zerowaste#plasticswaps #feelgoodcleaning #fyp #plasticfree ♬ Hurts Me (Alone At Prom) - Tory Lanez
