Quality products that last.

• These may cost more up front, but you will spend less if you are not continuing to replace again and again.

Food and lifestyle items with limited packaging or packaging that can be composted.

• Farmers markets and bulk shops are great.

Reusable items to replace one time use items.

• Politely refuse the one time use bag, straw, plastic cup, or other item.

Consider purchases instead of buying impulsively.

• Will you still want it in a year? Avoid Fast Fashion.

  
  

Glass

• Glass Jar, Don't Label Me

Boxes

• Packaging Beyond One Time Use

Plastics

• Wash and reuse plastics intended for one time use.

• Replace these with items that can be reused longer like silicone bake sheets and bags instead of tin foil and plastic zipper bags.

Food Scraps

• Compost of course! You will reduce waste and get some lovely rich soil out of it.

Supplies

• Do a scavenger hunt in scrap yards and second hand markets.

Clothing

• Buy at brick and motor or online consignment shops.

• Repair minor damage with a few stitches or a tailor.

• Use really worn clothes for cleaning.