The yogurt you love so much comes in plastic containers which are thrown away after consumption. Making yogurt at home is pretty simple. All you need is a container, milk and some yogurt from the previous batch.

Many hotels stock mini bars with snacks and drinks at exorbitant prices. All these packaged products are nothing but high in plastic footprint and low in nutrition value. Instead call room service for some real food.

Most fast food chains and food courts in malls serve food in single use plastics. Reduce the number of times you dine-out at such places. Also decrease takeaways and home-delivery orders. Instead start cooking more at home.

Use a razor whose blades can be replaced instead of buying disposable razors. Also look for razors with a metal body instead of a plastic one.

Shave soap last many times longer than foam creams and other shaving creams. Look for plastic free packages.

Plastic toothbrushes are another everyday item that needs to be replaced every few months. Consider the good you will do for the environment by switching to biodegradable toothbrushes made of natural fibre body and bristles. Also find plastic-free, zero...

Conventional sanitary napkins generate high plastic waste. Buy silicone menstrual cups, they are hygienic and can be reused for almost 10 years. Plastic applicator free tampons are also an excellent alternative. Otherwise choose bio-degradable sanitary napkins.

Choose organic fibre makeup removers pads that can be washed and reused again instead of synthetic and plastic based materials.

Some facial scrubs and other personal care products contain tiny micro-plastic beads. Avoid anything that has ‘polyethylene’ listed as an ingredient.

Many hair colouring products sell one size transparent plastic gloves along with them. Instead ask for latex gloves. These are made out of natural rubber and are a safer option compared to plastic gloves.