When refusing and replacing throw-away plastic, choose biodegradable/compostable materials. 

For example, 

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       Takeout/Fast Food 

      - Carry your own refillable water bottle, request paper cups          when possible

 - Use water-fill stations at school, your local parks, and             anywhere else when available. 

     - Carry your own paper/reusable straws

     - Carry your own reusable utensils

     - Refuse all plastic/Styrofoam food containers and                          request paper ones; bring your own reusable                                containers from home (when health

        conditions allow)

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        Mail 

      - Use only paper mailing envelopes and paper                            shipping tape

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        Household 

       - Research and buy laundry products not in plastic jugs               or containers (such as powdered products or laundry

           strips) 

        -  Research and buy powder dishwasher soap in                           cardboard boxes 

        - Research and buy dish soap in aluminum containers                 and cartons

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         Personal Care

       - Buy hand soap, hand lotions, shampoo and                               conditioners in aluminum containers 

       - Buy bar soap in cardboard boxes

       - Research and buy alternatives to toothpaste in plastic             tubes; buy bamboo toothbrushes 

       - Buy reusable silicone "ziploc" storage bags 

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       For further research on alternatives to single-use plastic         do a search for sustainable products on your search                 engine of choice or check out the following website that         is listed below. 

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       - "Guide to Green shopping" : The Parlor by Jomashop

      

          

 

     

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