{"id":1322,"date":"2023-01-01T19:20:00","date_gmt":"2023-01-01T19:20:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/?p=1322"},"modified":"2023-01-02T21:06:54","modified_gmt":"2023-01-02T21:06:54","slug":"5-ways-weve-gone-plastic-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ourmadisonlife.com\/5-ways-weve-gone-plastic-free\/","title":{"rendered":"5 WAYS WE’VE GONE PLASTIC FREE"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

It’s easier than you think to go plastic free!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

I have always been conscious of the environment, but in the last year, we’ve taken small steps to be plastic-free in our daily lives. And it is WAY easier and WAY cheaper than you think! It’s also super easy to start small and go from there!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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DID YOU KNOW!?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

That nearly 8 million tons of plastic are thrown into the ocean annually??? This could be from the wind, careless people, or literally dumped by companies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Multiple whales have died with DOZENS of pounds of plastic in their stomachs<\/a>. It is highly possible that they died due to this!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

These facts are mainly due to plastic bags! This brings us to the #1 way you can go plastic free! <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

1. Purchase your own reusable bag! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perfect for groceries, the farmers market & everyday shopping! They make super cute canvas ones LIKE THIS ONE!\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We have a TON of reusable bags, all in different sizes! Some fit perfectly in my purse for impromptu shopping trips, and others are large enough to fit most of our groceries in ONE BAG! The large ones are also water-resistant & handmade with recycled tarps & 2nd hand fabric! You can purchase these from my sister HERE<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Stainless steel straws<\/a>! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We rarely use straws anymore when we go out, if we can help it. But, while we are at home and want a straw, we have these different size ones! If you are having a party and want some straws for your guest I recommend paper straws<\/a> or avocado straws<\/a>! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even if you don’t have these straws, you can go without when you are out to eat; just say NO STRAW \ud83d\ude42 Super easy! We are happy when we see places that do NOT give us a straw; they are unnecessary! Yet, do you need to stir your drink? \u00a0You can ask for a spoon to stir as you drink; I do this all the time! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Bamboo or Recyclable Toothbrushes! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

On average, a person will throw away 300 toothbrushes<\/a> in their lifetime. That is nearly 90 million! WHOA! I did a little bit of research on eco-friendly toothbrushes, and the bamboo ones seemed perfect! No need to mail them in like others, and it will biodegrade naturally! WE<\/a> LOVE THEM! They are numbered so you can keep yours safely away from other mouths \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n\n\n\n