+Bring a reusable bag instead of buying a plastic bag (and you also save 5p!).
+Buy from local markets instead of supermarkets or
+Buy from plastic-free supermarkets.
+Buy in bulk.
+Try to buy products in glass bottles instead of plastic bottles.
+If buying takeaway food bring your own cutlery OR
+Opt for wooden cutlery or wooden chopsticks instead of plastic cutlery.
+Use a reusable cup instead of a disposable one.
+Use a reusable glass/metal straw instead of disposable ones.
+Buy takeaway ice cream in a waffle cone instead of a disposable pot.
+Buy second-hand plastic products instead of new plastics- e.g. buy 'new' plastic bowls from charity shops or second-hand shops instead of new.
+Think about buying people experiences instead of items as gifts- memories are often treasured more than items as well.
Comment if you have any extra tips to share :)
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Showing The Earth Some Love
Non-FictionWelcome to EcoCorgi's first book, which is all about showing the world some love. This book is written to inform you about the effects of the over-use of plastic, the truth about global warming, and how simple changes you make have a big impact on...
