What can I do to reduce my consumption of plastic products and packaging, in order to protect the environment?
What can I do to reduce my consumption of plastic products and packaging, in order to protect the environment?
user
Here are some ways you can reduce your consumption of plastic products and packaging: 
- Avoid purchasing items with excessive amounts of plastic packaging. Look for items with minimal or recycled packaging.
- Before you purchase an item, double check to make sure it does not contain any hard to recycle materials such as crisp packets and polystyrene takeout boxes. 
- Carry your own bags and containers when shopping and bring them when travelling in order to avoid single-use checkout bags, food wrapping, and drinking straws. 
- Choose products that are packaged in sustainable materials such as glass or cardboard.
- Reuse items where possible: jars for homemade beauty products; tupperware for leftovers; growlers instead of plastic bottles for soft drinks; cloth bags at the store instead of disposable plastic ones; etc
assistant
What can I do to reduce my consumption of plastic products and packaging, in order to protect the environment?
user
There are several things you can do to reduce your consumption of plastic products and packaging. First, refuse single-use items such as straws, bags, and utensils when available. Replace them with durable, reusable items that are designed to last. Second, be sure to recycle materials whenever possible by educating yourself on local recycling programs. Thirdly, choose products packaged in materials other than plastic such as glass or cardboard whenever possible. Finally, look for companies taking part in sustainability initiatives and buy from them whenever possible. Together these steps will help lead to a planet that is more plastic free!
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