every single-use plastic I use in 2020

Documenting every #singleuseplastic I acquire and use in 2020, and crowdsourcing alternatives

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

In an effort to do something tiny for the planet, I’m going to chronicle every single-use plastic I acquire and use in 2020. I’ll take a quick photo, say where/how I got it, and brainstorm alternatives that are not single-use plastics. 1/14

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic giant bag of tortilla chips. If I'm gonna buy in plastic, I at least try to buy in bulk.

Alternatives: I think I've seen some in paper bags. I could try making my own from tortillas, but most tortillas I see also come in #plastic.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic bag of cough drops. Paper on the outside, but plastic lining.

Alternatives: any cough drops come in paper bags, or jars? I wonder if I could make my own...

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic seal from a glass bottle of half & half.

Alternatives: in my local area, 🤷‍♀️

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic bag of Indian snacks.

Alternatives: not sure of any other way to buy this, but it's not one of my staples. I can prioritize snacks that don't come in plastic.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic milk bottle seal, from milk already in a glass bottle.

Alternatives: in my local area, 🤷‍♀️

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

Lid for #singleuseplastic snack package, from ages ago - just finished them today.

Alternatives: make my own snacks, or buy ones that don't come in plastic.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic snack package, from ages ago - just finished them today.

Alternatives: make my own snacks, or buy ones that don't come in plastic.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic seitan package.

Alternatives: make my own seitan - when I have the time and energy 😫

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic pear sticker.

Alternatives: buy only in-season fruit from the market. Maybe I need to figure out how to preserve fruit, too, so I can eat my favorites year-round.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

@rosythebargal @delallofoods Did they ever get over their homophobia scandal?

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic pasta package. @delallofoods this paper outside doesn't fool me, the whole thing is #plastic!

Alternatives: find somewhere I can buy pasta in bulk. Anyone sell pasta in paper packaging? I know I've seen cardboard, just not at my usual store.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic package of crackers. The cardboard box I bought had 8 smaller #plastic-wrapped packs in it.

Alternatives: make my own crackers! I'll do that once these run out (I think I have one pack left).

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic tape on a mailing box.

Alternatives: order from places that use #plasticfree packaging; when mailing stuff myself, use paper tape/masking tape.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

@PlasticFreeTues After two months of trying to #breakfreefromplastic, I'm learning that the key to reducing my plastic use is preparation - carrying those things around with me, and more!

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

@jax6street Yes, good idea!

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic cup lid. From a restaurant. Where I was eating in. 🤦‍♀️

Alternatives: not order a drink if I eat there again.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic tights package.

Alternatives: buy clothing used; find some nice local place where they sell them not in #plastic? I don't buy them often but it'd be nice to have options.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic takeout sauce container lid.

Alternatives: increase my repertoire of quick, easy work night dinners so I can cook more & order takeout less.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic takeout sauce container.

Alternatives: increase my repertoire of quick, easy work night dinners so I can cook more & order takeout less.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic takeout container lid.

Alternatives: increase my repertoire of quick, easy work night dinners so I can cook more & order takeout less.

[every single-use plastic I use in 2020 @somuchplastic]

#Singleuseplastic takeout container.

Alternatives: increase my repertoire of quick, easy work night dinners so I can cook more & order takeout less.