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5 easy ways to go plastic-free in 2020

So easy, you won’t even notice you’re doing it! - by Laura Barry
  • 17 Feb 2020

WATCH: Want to know how to reduce your use of singe-use plastic in the kitchen? Try the food hack below for preserving tomatoes, citrus fruits, apples and other cut foods!

Plastic pollution is one of the worst forms of man-made waste causing big problems for our planet and wildlife. The damage that plastic causes the environment is horrific, but it can be reduced and eliminated if we all do our part.

Across the globe, the majority of plastic is used only once, then sadly thrown away, a terrifying notion as most plastic takes decades to hundreds of years to break down. Now is the time to eliminate plastic from your lifestyle,  so we asked Christina Kjaergaard Commercial Manager at Pure Planet Club, for five easy ways to go plastic-free is 2020.

1. Bring your own shopping bags

“Grab yourself a bunch to keep and reuse every time you go shopping. Alternatively, why not reuse all your delivery boxes before recycling?”


2. Say goodbye to disposables

“When you buy something, consider its life expectancy. How long can it be used” Will it have more than one use? When you’re finished, will it end up in landfill?


3. Choose eco-conscious beauty products

“Look for plastic-free options made from compostable and recyclable packing, uncoated paper, or even bamboo.”


4. Never buy bottled water

“Water from the tap is perfectly beautiful, pure and free. Why pay for bottled water in the first place, especially when it’s in a plastic bottle you’ll just toss in the bin? Everyone should invest in a good refillable, thermos-style bottle.”


5. Choose an eco-friendly plastic-free toilet paper

“Try a toilet paper made from 100% plant-based materials, such as bamboo and sugarcane waste, like Pure Planet Club toilet tissue. It’s also BPA-free, cruelty free, biodegradable and vegan-friendly.”

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Laura Barry
Laura Barry
Laura Barry is a writer, bookworm and interior design enthusiast with a love for reporting on all things homes, travel and lifestyle. When not tapping away at her keyboard, Laura can be found making endless cups of tea or perusing the shelves of Sydney’s many bookstores.

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