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1. Stop using plastic straws

Refuse plastic straws given in restaurants, diners and takeaways. If a straw is a must, ask for agro-waste paper straws.

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2. Buy eco-friendly straws

Make a statement by purchasing reusable stainless steel/glass/ bamboo straws. These are washable and help reduce your plastic footprint.

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3. Refuse paper cups

Don’t accept paper cups as far as possible as they also come with a thin plastic lining and cannot be recycled, ultimately ending up in the landfills.

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4. Use trendy jute and cloth bags

Purchase or make your own DIY reusable produce bag made from jute or cotton. Be sure to wash them often and keep reusing.

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5. Use eco-friendly cutlery

Instead of single use plastic forks, spoons and knives switch to cutlery made of natural materials e.g. bamboo fibres, birch wood, etc.

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6. Carry your own reusable mug

Whenever you head out of the house carry your own reusable mug to be used in various places for coffee, tea, juice or any other drink.

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7. When throwing a party, buy hemp plates and glasses

Hemp is a wonderful biodegradable material. The next time you throw a house or office party, buy hemp plates and glasses instead of single use plastic plates and glasses.

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8. Choose traditional leaf pattals

Whenever you eat street food choose the vendors that sell their products in leaf pattals. These are sustainable alternatives and also support the local economy.

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9. Refuse Styrofoam

Styrofoam is big nuisance as it is not recyclable and does not degrade for a really long time. Refuse the Styrofoam plates, cups, bowls and many other such and use your reusable dinnerware instead.

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10. Carry your own containers for take-out food and leftovers

Request takeout places to use your carry on containers for leftovers instead of their disposable doggy bags.

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