9 Ways To Cut Plastic From Your Life And Help Animals
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- 07 Jul 2022
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We’ve all seen the heartbreaking video of scientists pulling a plastic straw from a sea turtle’s nose, and the depressing photos of dead wildlife with plastic in their stomachs or caught around their bodies. Living a vegan lifestyle certainly helps to cut down on personal waste drastically, but there’s still so much we can do as individuals to try to live as sustainably as possible—especially in our current environmental climate. Follow these nine vegan and eco-friendly, plastic-free steps to help animals and our planet.
Carry a reusable water bottle
Always, always, always carry a sturdy, reusable water bottle with you (preferably one made of bamboo or stainless steel) to cut down on the hugely wasteful practice of buying plastic water bottles from the store. Not only is store-bought water vastly overpriced (water should be free!), but all those bottles sure do pile up. Load up your bottle with some adorable and fierce vegan stickers and stay hydrated!
Make your own household cleaners
Many household cleaners are tested on animals, packaged in plastic, and carry harsh chemicals that are environmentally damaging, but a handy (and green!) solution is to mix up your own using ingredients you probably already have on hand. For example, combine olive oil with coarse sea salt to scrub your cast-iron skillets shiny clean.
Skip the straw when ordering takeout or delivery
While this might seem like a small act, we waste approximately 185 million plastic straws a year (ending up in landfills or waterways). Ask for no straw when you order your drink, but take it to the next level by investing in a stainless steel or glass straw you can reuse again and again. The sea turtles will thank you!
Make your own face masks
Yes, those trendy, single-use sheet masks may be all the rage on Instagram, but they also create a lot of waste. Try our favorite avocado face mask or create your own skin-clearing solution by combining 1 tablespoon bentonite clay with 1 tablespoon filtered water. No animal testing, simple ingredients, and easily customizable with additions like cacao, turmeric, and tea tree essential oil make that a win in our book.
Invest in biodegradable bags for your companion animal’s waste
Even your furry family members can join you on your green journey. Swap out plastic dog poop bags and cat litter liners for biodegradable ones to easily cut down on waste. P.S. Did you know that vegan dog food is a more sustainable alternative to animal-derived varieties? Read More...
