Cutting back on single use plastics may be the single greatest thing you can do to care for the environment. Just say “no” to common sources of single use plastics like straws, beverage bottles, cutlery, and plastic bags. These disposable items are typically used for a few brief minutes yet persist in a landfill or on the ground as litter for decades. With a little pre-planning, you can avoid single use plastics by prepping yourself with reusable alternatives. Say no to plastic straws and disposable beverage bottles when you bring your own drink cup to go. Pack low-waste lunches by swapping single serve meals for leftovers packed in a reusable lunch tote with reusable containers and cutlery. And when you’re shopping, always bring your own reusable bags to carry your goodies home.
askHRgreen.org wants to help Hampton Roads REDUCE & REUSE for Earth Day 2024 so we’re giving away this awesome Green Living goody bag. Simply sign up for the askHRgreen.org e-newsletter using the form below and you’ll be entered to win this awesome prize that includes:
- Stanley 40oz Quencher tumbler
- Cotton reusable shopping tote bag
- Insulated cooler bag
- Set of mesh produce bags (machine washable)
- Set of reusable silicone food storage bags
- Reusable travel cutlery – 2 sets
- Stainless steel straw
Contest ends at 11:59pm on Monday, April 22, 2024. A winner will be selected at random on April 23rd and will be notified via email.
Looking to learn more? Put your waste wisdom to the test and take our single use plastics quiz at https://askhrgreen.org/gtk-gtd/single-use-plastic.