You can challenge yourself (and your friends) to give up on specific plastic items and keep it going all month. You can avoid the most common single use plastic items — to-go coffee cups, straws, plastic bags, and water bottles — or challenge yourself to give it all you’ve got and eliminate as much plastic as you can.
Don’t forget to pledge to take the challenge.
If you’re not sure where your plastic comes from, you can do this quiz. You’ll get some results and the outcomes are used for research.
We’ve all heard the three ‘R’s’ — reduce, reuse, and recycle — but there are two more to consider when you’re trying to prevent using plastic:
• Refuse things you don’t need,
• Reduce the things you do need,
• Reuse what you’ve got,
• Recycle what you can,
• Rot (compost) what you can’t.
If you are curious about this idea of the five Rs, read on.
A few of my favourite ways to reduce waste during the summer are:
• Host friends for a potluck instead of getting take out
• Get your beer and cider in a refillable growler instead of cans
• Sit at the cafe, enjoy a few minutes of relaxation, and enjoy your coffee or tea
• Carry reusable cutlery, a napkin, and water bottle when you’re out and about
Do your best and don’t panic if you don’t get through the month perfectly. Look at where you ended up with plastic and see if you can take a different approach next time. Good luck on your challenge and let us know your tips and tricks!
— Mairi & Tia (Sustainable KSA)
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