10. Cook with cast iron instead of nonstick pans. Teflon, the most common nonstick surface, is a fluoropolymer plastic.
11. Make your own cleaning products. They're less toxic, and you can reuse spray bottles, eliminating the need for multiple plastic bottles filled with cleaners. Crisper Storage Box
12. Decline plastic flatware with your takeout orders; pick up bamboo or other reusable flatware for picnics and traveling.
13. Buy food in bulk when possible and pack it in your own reusable jars or containers. You'll save money and limit unnecessary packaging.
14. Bring your own containers for vegetables and fruits to the farmers' market, where you can refill them.
15. Pack your lunch in reusable containers and bags. Skip foods packed in single-serving plastic cups.
16. Mix up your own hand salves, lotion bars, and deodorants instead of buying personal-care items sold in plastic containers. Coconut oil is a great base for all of these.
17. Replace your Tupperware with a set of reusable glass storage containers for leftovers.
18. Compost your food waste to reduce the number of plastic bags needed to haul it to the landfill.
This story originally appeared on Experience Life and has been independently reviewed to meet journalistic standards.
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