There are many different types of disposable containers that we can replace with reusable ones. Here are three examples…
1. Grocery bags: You’ve probably seen these reusable bags advertised in dozens of stores. The important thing is to actually use them, because you have to use it 171 times to “offset the higher carbon emissions.”
2. Ziplock bags: Try to use tupperware whenever possible, because ziplock bags can only be used a certain number of times.
3. Coffee mugs: Many cafes will give you a slight discount ($0.10 or so) if you bring in your own mug. The number of disposable cups used in 2010 was 23 billion!
Read more about reusable shopping bags here and the environmental impact of coffee cups here.
Until Next Time,
Christine
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