4 tips on how to reduce plastic consumption in everyday life

4 Tipps, wie Sie den Plastikverbrauch im Alltag reduzieren können?

In Zeiten allgegenwärtiger Plastikprodukte fragen wir uns oft, was wir tun können, um deren Verwendung im Alltag zu reduzieren, und ob dies überhaupt Sinn macht. Wenn solche Fragen aufkommen, ist es an der Zeit, in Alternativen zu investieren, die gut für Sie und unseren Planeten sind. Unsere kleinen Schritte zur Reduzierung von Plastik:

1. Use reusable bags when shopping.

Plastic bags have had such a significant impact on our environment that the European Union has introduced bans on single-use plastic bags. All countries in Europe have focused on implementing more effective recycling programmes for these bags.

Switch to eco-friendly and durable bags that you can use repeatedly. Eco right reusable bags are made from materials such as organic cotton, recycled plastic and recycled cotton, which are the best alternatives for our planet. Currently, the most fashionable bags are those made from natural, organic materials and recycled fabrics. If you often buy fruit and vegetables in bulk, you can always take stylish and elegant eco shoulder bags with you. This will reduce your use of single-use plastic bags and at the same time make you look elegant and stylish, even when grocery shopping!

2. Use reusable food containers and travel mugs instead of disposable plastic packaging and cups.

Is your rubbish bin always full of plastic packaging, cups and dishes? If so, you are not only adding to the amount of plastic in landfills, but also throwing away your money.

Plastic cups and single-use packaging have been used for years as an extremely convenient solution. The popularity of single-use plastic items has skyrocketed during the COVID-19 pandemic. By August 2021, approximately 8.4 million tonnes of plastic waste related to the pandemic alone had been produced.

This was due to the fact that many businesses returned to single-use products to avoid contamination from reusable tableware, closed restaurants and home food delivery resulted in much more plastic waste than before.

Instead of buying disposable serving dishes, invest in reusable cups, dishes and straws that can be washed and used over and over again.

For coffee on the go, carry a reusable travel mug with you to avoid using disposable plastic cups. At Root7, we have triple-insulated travel mugs that keep your drinks at the right temperature and taste great.

3. Choose cosmetics in school or paper packaging.

Check how much plastic is in your drawers, wardrobe, on the bathroom counter or in the shower.

Replace plastic bottles of bath gel or shampoo with glass ones, which are much easier to recycle.

Large cosmetics companies and domestic manufacturers have recently noticed consumer preferences for zero waste, which has resulted in a flood of more sustainable and environmentally friendly cosmetic and hygiene products.

4. Carry your own water bottle

If you drink eight glasses a day from plastic bottles, your hydration habit — although good for you — is harmful to the environment, and it doesn't have to be!

On the one hand, bottled water can be a lifeline for people who do not have access to safe water due to environmental disasters or other circumstances, but on the other hand, it has become an everyday commodity for most people, posing a threat to the environment.

Plastic water bottles are also not good for our bodies. With tens of millions of disposable water bottles used and discarded every day, tonnes of plastic are constantly filling landfills, and microplastics are entering the aquatic environment, rivers and lakes, which has a negative impact on the survival of aquatic species.

Switch to a reusable thermal bottle that is eco-friendly and easy to carry with you wherever you go. Root7 bottles fit easily into a car or bicycle cup holder, have a tight seal, and are triple insulated to keep your drinks at the right temperature and taste for a long time.

Pro tip: Always make choices that are good for both you and the environment.