# 7 Easy Ways To Reduce Plastic Waste

- URL: https://meemish.com/7-easy-ways-to-reduce-plastic-waste/
- Published: May 21, 2018 (2018-05-21)
- Updated: February 15, 2019 (2019-02-15)
- Author: meemish
- Categories: How Tos, List
- Tags: Activities, Environment, Environmentally Conscious, Environmentally Friendly, Environmentally Friendly Products, Family, Plastic, Plastic Waste
- Disclosure: contains Amazon affiliate links; meemish may earn a commission.

> The amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and landfills is enough to make me want to change the way I think about what I buy (and throw away). Here are…

The amount of plastic pollution in our oceans and landfills is enough to make me want to change the way I think about what I buy (and throw away). Here are seven easy ways you can greatly reduce the amount of plastic waste in our world.

### 1. Reusable bags -[Holyluck](https://www.amazon.com/HOLYLUCK-Reusable-Grocery-Foldable-Shopping/dp/B074555H1Y/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1549997352&sr=8-2&keywords=holyluck)

These are easy to carry with you so you can always say no to plastic store bags.

![Reusable bags -Holyluck](https://meemish.com/_astro/holyluck.B9EOYQsG_Z1VRqKy.webp)

### 2. Reusable water bottles -[Healthy Human](https://www.amazon.com/Healthy-Human-Insulated-Stainless-Cruisers/dp/B0761Y63VD)

STOP BUYING BOTTLED WATER!

![Reusable water bottles -Healthy Human](https://meemish.com/_astro/healthy_humans_tumbler.Bw1iDiKb_ZjI27q.webp)

### 3. Just Say No! To straws -[SipWell](https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=reusable+straws&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=241909711128&hvpos=1t2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9904947346705813224&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=e&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9029683&hvtargid=kwd-1874405789&ref=pd_sl_aj3zkyn1i_e)

Stainless steel straws are easy to carry with you and actually keep your drinks colder.

![Just Say No! To straws -SipWell](https://meemish.com/_astro/straws.a9EFg-OH_o2nYu.webp)

### 4. Shampoo/Conditioner bars

Check out [Lush](https://www.lushusa.com/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI8OS69e-24AIVgrfsCh3bkQFNEAAYASAAEgJIsvD_BwE). Their shampoo and conditioner bars are amazing. Grab one of their bath bombs while you're at it. You won't be disappointed.

![Shampoo/Conditioner bars](https://meemish.com/_astro/bar_shampoo.BFMaM-MB_20wv1v.webp)

### 5. Reusable Utensils -[Bamboo Essentials](https://www.amazon.com/Bamboo-Chopsticks-Straw-cleaning-Carabiner-Excellent/dp/B07L6PZ7ZX/ref=sr_1_28_sspa?s=kitchen&ie=UTF8&qid=1550001150&sr=1-28-spons&keywords=bamboo+utensils&psc=1)

Carry your own. Wash them. Put them back in your bag.

![Reusable Utensils -Bamboo Essentials](https://meemish.com/_astro/utensils.-moEv-xI_Z44aTj.webp)

### 6. Bar soap

Let's go back to the 80's when we had bar soap that came in a cardboard box. It's retro.

![Bar soap](https://meemish.com/_astro/bar_soap.CofOIVGE_Z5zRjU.webp)

### 7. Bamboo Toothbrushes -[Isshah](https://www.amazon.com/Biodegradable-Eco-Friendly-Natural-Charcoal-Toothbrush/dp/B077Z2WWP8/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1550001291&sr=8-3&keywords=bamboo%2Btoothbrush&th=1)

You won't even notice a difference, but the earth will :)

![Bamboo Toothbrushes -Isshah](https://meemish.com/_astro/toothbrush.B0qvBxU1_1qxOk2.webp)

Now, Go. See. Do.

~meemish