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Plastic straws - Follow in Paros' footsteps and stop using plastic straws.
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Reusable bags - Bring your own bags to the grocery store.
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Plastic bottles - Avoid plastic bottles—go for glass instead.
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Reusable bottle - Buy your own reusable water bottle or coffee mug, which you can take everywhere.
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Farmers market - Opt for buying fruits and veggies from the farmers market, where they don’t come wrapped in plastic.
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Tap water - Drink tap water whenever possible.
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Chewing gum - Give up gum, as it is made with synthetic rubber.
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Laundry detergent - Buy detergent that comes in cardboard boxes instead of plastic containers.
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Bulk items - Buy groceries in bulk as much as you can, using a reusable container or bag.
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Frozen food - Avoid purchasing frozen food as they’re generally packaged in plastic.
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Takeout food - When picking up takeout food, bring your own container.
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Disposable diapers - If you have babies: use cloth diapers instead of disposable ones.
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Fresh bread - Go to bakeries that package their bread in paper.
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Cheese and ham - Buy your cheese and cold meats from the deli so you can have them wrapped in paper.
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Air freshener - Avoid air fresheners: light a candle or incense instead.
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Dish soap - Use bar soap to wash dishes instead of dish soap that comes in a plastic container.
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Shower soap - Use bar soap instead of liquid shower gel.
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Milk - Always buy milk in paper cartons.
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Compost - Compost your own organic trash.
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Storing food - Use aluminium instead of plastic zipper storage bags to store things in the fridge.
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Matches - Use matches instead of plastic lighters.
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Cutting board - Opt for wood or glass boards instead of plastic ones.
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Gatherings - Use real cutlery, cups, and plates for parties, not disposable ones.
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Batteries - Go for rechargeable batteries instead of single-use ones.
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Yogurt - Make your own yogurt at home.
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Folders - Use paper folders instead of plastic ones.
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Cleaning products - Use natural cleaning cloths, not plastic scrubbers and sponges.
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Homemade toothpaste - Make your own toothpaste.
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Deodorant - Baking soda is a great deodorant alternative.
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Clean up
- Pick up litter, especially near the ocean! Want to kick things up a notch? Check out these cities that are trying to go completely waste-free!
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This Greek island joins the fight to reduce plastic pollution
What are you doing to reduce your plastic waste?
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Plastic pollution is becoming a huge threat to our planet, and more people are gaining awareness about its effects. It may feel like small changes don't make much of a difference at times, but there are really easy ways in which you can adopt a more eco-friendly attitude and reduce your environmental footprint.
Recently, the Greek island of Paros has become committed to a plastic-free lifestyle. However, due to its boisterous summer tourism, it's no easy task. The project, called Clear Blue Paros, focuses on education, recycling, and reducing the number of plastics available.
Click through this gallery to learn simple steps to join Paros and decrease your plastic use today!
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