News from the Environmental Justice Team

Tips on Reducing Plastic Use
Thanks to Emma & Jayson Uppal!

Bring Tupperware and reusable produce bags
https://smile.amazon.com/purifyou-Reusable-Double-Stitched-Lightweight-See-Through/dp/B00XSHEJ90/ref=sr_1_4?crid=2ZZMX68LYAW7O&keywords=reusable+produce+bags&qid=1562558043&s=gateway&sprefix=Reusable+%2Caps%2C137&sr=8-4 to grocery and use bulk bins for nuts/grains/dried fruits

Make coconut yogurt
https://minimalistbaker.com/easy-2-ingredient-coconut-yogurt/

Make cashew milk https://toriavey.com/how-to/how-to-make-cashew-milk/

Buy dog bones/dishwashing detergent/laundry detergent in cardboard boxes

When you go to fancy cheese shops, ask for no wrapping

Use beeswax wraps instead of plastic wrap

Get reusable sandwich/snack baggies
https://smile.amazon.com/Langsprit-Reusable-Sandwich-Friendly-Dishwasher/dp/B07H3V5KTS/ref=sr_1_7?keywords=reusable+snack+bags&qid=1562558099&s=gateway&
sr=8-7

Buy fruit and cut it up to freeze
https://smile.amazon.com/rezip-Lay-Flat-Leakproof-Reusable-Storage/dp/B01KRA981E/ref=sxin_3_osp22-24d5eeb6_cov?ascsubtag=24d5eeb6-fc80-439c-b8da-a220ec38d9f7&creativeASIN=B01KRA981E&crid=2SVJUHRCMX83L&cv_ct_id=amzn1.osp.24d5eeb6-fc80-439c-b8da-a220ec38d9f7&cv_ct_pg=search&cv_ct_wn=osp-search&keywords=reusable+ziploc+bags&linkCode=oas&pd_rd_i=B01KRA981E&pd_rd_r=db23c233-c770-4eab-ad07-ca799e0513e7&pd_rd_w=Earm1&pd_rd_wg=gXmJM&pf_rd_p=c501273b-119a-4fc9-ad78-eda5006b0be9&pf_rd_r=K1V2XYDC9MDD8B21PMST&qid=1562557030&s=gateway&sprefix=Reusable+%2Caps%2C131&tag=reviewedoap-20

Carry metal straws and bamboo silverware in your bag
https://smile.amazon.com/Bamboo-Cutlery-Travel-Flatware-Utensils/dp/B07B4D1L36/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=Bamboo+silverware+set&qid=1562558778&s=gateway&sr=8-3

Try a shampoo bar
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B073X7M383/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

A conditioner bar
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07N7LT138/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Use sunscreen that comes in bars or metal tins

Get body lotion packaged in cardboard or glass
https://www.etsy.com/listing/267450336/vanilla-lavender-magnesium-cream-whipped?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=lotion+glass&ref=sc_gallery-1-2&plkey=91617bcff96256178f672c62058684fa87aacf0a%3A267450336&frs=1

Bring reusable bags to the grocery

Buy things used off FB messenger

Make bread

Make granola bars
https://thebigmansworld.com/no-bake-peanut-butter-protein-bars-keto-sugar-free-vegan/ (but lots of others available!)

Get reusable swifter pads
https://www.amazon.com/Set-2-Reusable-Mop-Pads/dp/B076GYNBJ3/ref=asc_df_B076GYNBJ3/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=241942285135&hvpos=1o1&hvnetw=g&hvrand=9514537763000500767&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=t&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9001989&hvtargid=pla-437374713345&psc=1

Try washable cotton balls
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FJLMMBS/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s01?ie=UTF8&th=1

Compost (Project Oscar may be available in your neighborhood if you dont
have a compost bin at home)

Try Thinx underwear https://www.shethinx.com

Use reusable diapers

Try Zao mascara (earthbits.com)

Shop less, and what you do need buy used

Try a Lush hot oil treatment mixed with water for conditioner

Bring yown Tupperware to your local butcher

Try tablet toothpaste and mouthwash
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B0752Y3W5K/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Get a bamboo toothbrush
https://smile.amazon.com/Biodegradable-Eco-Friendly-Natural-Charcoal-Toothbrush/dp/B077Z2WWP8/ref=sr_1_4?crid=YCHUJ89HCR2N&keywords=bamboo%2Btoothbrush& qid=1562557925&s=gateway&sprefix=Bamboo%2B%2Caps%2C142&sr=8-4&th=1

Try Lunapads reusable pads https://lunapads.com/?redirected_ca

Try Cleancult hand soap in paper cartons https://www.cleancult.com/#