Tips to Reduce Plastic Use and Waste

• Replace plastic food containers with glass containers

• Check out the Refill/Renew store for bulk cleaning supplies and innovative containers

• Use small plates to cover food in bowls in fridge

• Use cloth or nylon bags for shopping

• Get produce without plastic wrapping

• Use a refillable non-plastic water bottle

• Bring your own cup to eateries that use non-recyclable cups

• Bring your own reusable straw 

• Use bamboo or wood to replace plastic forks and knives

• Use cloth napkins instead of paper

• Use cloth hankies instead of paper tissues

• Compost to reduce garbage and enrich your garden

• Use bar soap instead of pump containers

• Thoughtfully share your feelings in stores and eateries concerning their use of plastics or styrofoam

• Take clean recyclable/stretchable plastic packaging/bags to stores that have plastic bag recycling bins in front (Locally: Food Lion, Martins, Target) The materials are used by Trex in Winchester to make decking and other products