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>> Why should you avoid single-use plastics? - Disposable plastics are the greatest source of plastic pollution and take nearly 500 years to decompose -Plastics aren’t actually recyclable and the best we can hope for plastics is that they will be turned into other products. - Most plastics are made from petroleum, which is a non-renewable resource - Plastics can leach bisphenol A (BPA), which can stimulate the growth of cancer cells, into food and drinks TO LEARN MORE VISIT LIFEWITHOUTPLASTIC COM or PLASTICPOLLUTIONCOALITION ORG
PLASTIC ANTIDOTE stainless steel straws ($3 each or $10 for four), greenapplesupply.org/ppc.This alternative to the plastic straw won’t leach toxins into your drink.
SOMA WATER carafe and filter ($49, replacement filters $12.99 each), drinksoma.com. Enjoy an aesthetically pleasing alternative to plastic water bottles with this water carafe, whose filters biodegrade in commercial composting facilities after 60 days of use. PLASTIC ANTIDOTE stainless steel cup ($4-$5), greenapplesupply.org/ppc. In order to reduce the nearly 38 billion plastic water bottles that are thrown away each year, switch to these stainless steel cup alternatives that won’t break like glass or fill up landfills.
LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC plastic-free food wrapper for snacks ($12.95), lifewithoutplastic.com. Protect your family’s food with these natural and non-toxic reusable food wraps, made from a blend of hemp and certified organic cotton canvas impregnated with besswax, jojoba oil and tree resin.
LIFE SOURCE household water system ($2,750-$9,850, depending on house size and water volume required), lifesourcewater.com.This water softener alternative filters and conditions all the water in a house with a single long-lasting, maintenance-free system. 18
LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC wool-cotton chocolate doll ($24.95), lifewithoutplastic.com. These hand made dolls are safe for your child, because they are made without flame retardants, plastic fibers or any chemicals whatsoever. WA S H I N G T O N L I F E
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CHICO BAG “The Micro� reusable shopping tote ($19.99), chicobag.com. Ensure you are never caught without a reusable bag again, with this one designed to clip on your keys and unfold from a pouch the size of an egg into a full-size tote.
LIFE WITHOUT PLASTIC plastic-free wooden toothbrush LIFE WITHOUT ($67.50, for a set of 10), PLASTIC lifewithoutplastic.com. Made from ceramic and stainless steel sustainably harvested beechwood frying pan ($99.99), and all natural bristles, these lifewithoutplastic.com.This toothbrushes allow you to properly sleek pan is made with maintain dental hygiene without ceramic non-stick coating, putting any plastic in your mouth guaranteed to not release toxic or contributing to landfill waste. carcinogens.