5 Ways To Reduce Plastic That Are So Simple You Can't Not Try Them

With all of this, she's made it a priority to reduce her plastic consumption. Here are some of the strides she's made that you may want to incorporate into your life:

She points out this requires some planning ahead for the day as most of our quick, easy food options come in plastic. Therefore, in the morning she packs a reusable cup for drinks (she loves Klean Kanteen or a washed peanut butter jar), her own utensils (bamboo utensil set from To-Go Ware), and a metal straw, all things that can be washed at the end of the day, ready for the next day's use.

If we look at the majority of the beauty products on the shelves in pharmacies or stores, they're all in plastic. Bonnie's made a choice to go for packageless soap for her body including a facial cleansing bar and a shaving soap that's package-free.

For shampoo, conditioner, and makeup, she opts for ones that you can use and send away to be refilled.

There's a good chance a lot of our stuff is still in plastic, and therefore it doesn't help to throw it all away to get a sustainable alternative if you already have something. In this case, reuse the plastic bottle you have as a refill option, and if you're ready to get rid of it, make sure to recycle.

If you're feeling stuck with where to begin, she suggests noticing what self-limiting beliefs may be holding you back. Perhaps you feel like you're not good enough to remember to bring your own water bottle? These are normal ways to feel and are merely thought patterns that have been ingrained in us. To break through some of these, acknowledge that they are thoughts you can overcome and you are more than capable of making choices that support you and the environment.