every single-use plastic I use in 2020

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

#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.

#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...

#Singleuseplastic seal from a glass bottle of half & half. Alternatives: in my local area, 🤷‍♀️

#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.

#Singleuseplastic milk bottle seal, from milk already in a glass bottle. Alternatives: in my local area, 🤷‍♀️

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.

#Singleuseplastic snack package, from ages ago - just finished them today. Alternatives: make my own snacks, or buy ones that don't come in plastic.

#Singleuseplastic seitan package. Alternatives: make my own seitan - when I have the time and energy 😫

#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.

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

@somuchplastic @delallofoods Barilla brand is in cartons

#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.

#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).

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

@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!

Tomorrow is #PlasticFreeTuesday! A few minutes of preparation can prevent years of #plasticpollution. What do YOU need for a #plasticfree day? ✔️water bottle ✔️coffee cup ✔️cutlery ✔️reusable bags Let's get ready. 👊🌊🌏 #BeTheChange

@jax6street Yes, good idea!

@somuchplastic Bring a reusable water bottle!

#Singleuseplastic cup lid. From a restaurant. Where I was eating in. 🤦‍♀️ Alternatives: not order a drink if I eat there again.

#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.

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

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

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

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