Simple Swaps

Moving towards a sustainable lifestyle is not something that happens overnight. However, there are some simple swaps you can make right now that will make a big difference.

Simple Swap #1

Swap plastic shopping bags for reusable bags.

Eliminate the devastating effects of plastic bags by using reusable bags.

Simple Swap #2

Swap plastic drink bottles for a reusable bottle. 

Save money and save the planet by investing in a reusable bottle.

Simple Swap #3

Choose unpackaged produce instead of plastic wrapped produce. 

Reduce your risk of salmonella by choosing fresh package free greens.*

Simple Swap #4

Swap plastic straws for a stainless steel reusable straw or skip the straw all together. 500 million single use plastic straws are used and disposed daily in the United States. Whether you are at a restaurant, at work, or on the go, say no to single use plastic straws. 

Visit http://thelastplasticstraw.org/ to learn more

Simple Swap #5

Recycle. If you do not have access to bulk stores where you can shop zero waste, try to find your every day products in recyclable or reusable packaging. Locate a nearby recycling center and make it a part of you routine.

*Dangers of bagged salad