The average American creates over 5 pounds of plastic waste a week, adding to the garbage in our oceans and landfills.
Prioritizing brands with plastic-free packaging will help you avoid potentially dangerous microplastics.
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How To Start
Try out stores with bulk food areas. For example, Whole Foods has bulk bins, which can help you save cash while avoiding plastic packaging.
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Where to Learn More
Explore this Zero Waste top-10 list of plastic-free companies for some inspiration on brands to support.
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