减少塑料使用的8 种方法- Sigma Earth
改变现状的最好方法是努力只购买塑料包装最少的物品（如果有的话）。尽可能购买较大的用品而不是小包装，并寻找玻璃或纸板等容器替代品。此外，只要可行，请 ...
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海洋中塑料垃圾的重要来源之一是水和其他饮料瓶及其盖子。全球每分钟购买超过一百万个塑料瓶，但其中只有一小部分得到回收。仅英国使用 <anchor>35千万</anchor> 每天都有塑料瓶。
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# 9 ways to reduce your plastic use

Alice Hunter

Alice Hunter

July 31, 2017

We’ve all seen the headlines about the huge environmental problems caused by single-use plastics. Big brands, supermarkets and the government have the power to make the big changes that are needed. But we can be powerful too. So read on for simple tips and affordable swaps to reduce your plastic footprint.

Of course, using less plastic is easier for some people than others. For some disabled people, for example, single-use plastic is essential to their health or quality of life. Plastic products should still be available for those who need them. But many of us could easily reduce the amount of plastic we use. Here’s our nine top tips:

### 1. Carry a reusable bottle

### 2. Say no to plastic straws

Plastic straws are bad news for our oceans. Next time you order a drink, think about whether you need a straw – and if you don’t, just say no! You can also ask your local pub to stop adding straws to drinks as standard.

Plastic straws and plastic debris beach pollution

### 3. Take a reusable coffee cup

2.5 billion coffee cups are thrown away every year in the UK – and less than 1 in 400 are recycled. Carry a reusable cup with you – some cafes even offer a small discount if you use your own cup (and if they don’t ask them why not!).

### 4. Avoid excessive food packaging

Whether it’s making different choices in the supermarket or choosing a different place to shop, we can all try and cut down the plastic we buy. And as an added bonus, loose fruit and veg is often cheaper than pre-packaged alternatives!

### 5. Use refill stations for detergents

There are some products where it’s difficult to avoid a plastic container (for example washing up liquid or laundry liquid) – the good news is that there are an increasing amount of places where you can refill your old bottles. Find your nearest refill station here.

## Two tricks for better habits

Start small

Start small

Make just one, or two changes at a time and build it up bit by bit. “We don’t need a handful of people doing zero waste perfectly. We need millions of people doing it imperfectly.” Anne-Marie Bonneau, zero waste chef

Celebrate your wins

Celebrate your wins

We lead busy lives and our different circumstances can affect our ability to change how we use plastic. If you forget your reusable bottle or cup one day, don’t feel disheartened and give up. Be proud of yourself for what you are doing.

### 6. Say no to disposable plastic cutlery

We’ve all been there – caught out in a cafe or at a train station when we’ve bought a salad or a yogurt but the only cutlery on offer is plastic! Whilst it’s hard to plan for every opportunity, consider carrying a spoon or fork (or spork!) in your bag or keeping cutlery in your desk at work.

### 7. Get your milk delivered

Although the early morning sound of a milk float is not as common as it used to be, there are still lots of places in the UK where you can get milk delivered in glass bottles – which are then collected and reused. You can find your nearest milkround here.

### 8. Avoid microbeads

The good news is that the UK government have announced a ban on microbeads! However until the ban comes into force in 2018, there will still be products on the shelves, so keep checking those labels before you buy and avoid products containing polyethylene (PE), polypropylene (PP), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA), polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and nylon.

### 9. Carry a shopping bag

Since the plastic bag charge was introduced in England, there’s been a massive 85% drop in their use. Many of us are used to carrying an extra bag with us – if you still find it hard to remember, try a foldaway one that you can carry in your normal day bag.

Making just a few small changes can have a big impact on the amount of plastic we use on a day-to-day basis.

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