Simple ways to replace using single-use plastic

Try these simple ways to reduce your single plastic usage and save money in the long run.

1. Reduce using single plastic bags, Let’s try using reusable bags such as canvas bag, reusable mesh net bag

2. Reduce using single use plastic bottles. It takes up to 450 years to decompose. Additionally, it will become microplastic which has entered to human food chain. Let’s try using reusable bottles instead.

3. Reduce buying bottle water for home drinking. Let’s try drinking water from water purifier machine.

4. Reduce using single use plastic cups and straws. These items are designed for single use and are cheap, yet cannot be recycled. Let’s try having your own bottle/ mug/cup and straw.

5. Reduce using plastic wrap. Let’s try to use silicone lids or reusable container with lids instead.

6. Reduce using plastic and foam lunch boxes, bags and cutlery. Let’s try using reusable containers or packing your own meals in silicone bag, Bento container and reusable spoon, folk and chopstick.

7. Reduce buying non-recycled product’s material and sachet. Let’s try refill station such as at www.pungungreen.com

8. Reduce using black trash bag. Let’s try using colored bag for each type of waste. It helps the trash keepers to separate trash easier.

9. Reduce throwing leftover food into plastic lined bins as it keeps moisture in and will prolong composting time. Let’s try using a strainer to dry out leftover food. Put a lid over the strainer to keep flies away.

For people who need to change your habit on reducing single use plastic, we recommend some refill stations and plastic free shops in Bangkok for you to learn and find out how to reduce your plastic waste.

• Bitter Moon  
• Refill Station 
• ZeroMoment 
• Zero Waste Shop 

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