Things that can be done to Decrease Plastic Particles in the Environment
GROCERY STORES/FARMERS MARKETS
Bring your own carry bags AND your own produce bags – wash and reuse
Choose glass or aluminum over plastic when possible
Avoid excessive wrapping – especially for fruit and vegetables
Buy in bulk using your own containers
AT HOME Use LESS PLASTIC
Alternatives for film, foil, plastic water bottles
Use metal water bottles, waxed paper, glass containers
Use bar soap and shampoo instead of plastic bottles
Use powder laundry and dishwasher detergent – no plastic capsules
SHOP at Thrift stores
Secondhand clothing sheds far less plastic particles and costs much less
SORRY BUT Recycling plastic is a MYTH
Carry your own metal water bottle
SUPPORT in the future
Filters for washing machines
Planted roadside strips to capture tire particles
Ban sale of single use plastic bottles – statewide
