Virginia Zoo Fans

The grocery store closest to me has switched to paper bags instead of plastic.

Today I brought my reusable cloth bags to my local grocery store

I started this event late and I'm sad to see it ending :(

Thinking outside of the bag? Just don't use it :) Use a cloth or other reusable bag.

To mitigate issues arising from restaurants not letting you use your own container by telling them about how it is helping the environment. 

Most one time use plastic utensils are used in fast food restaurants. I can advocate to food joints to use eco-friendly compostable cutlery in place of the plastic ones they use now. Also, I can ask any other restaurants to switch to metal, reusable utensils. 

Instead of using one time use paper plates, we could use porcelain or china plates and just wash them after use. Plastic utensils could be replaced by metal utensils. Switching would reduce unnecessary waste.

I have a collection of reusables now. Keep cold things colder, hot ones hotter. They are fun & handy to keep around. Also no sweating cups or bottles making rings on furniture. Still need to work on paper trash can liners.

Buying larger size products is cheaper. Refillable containers are cheaper than travel-sized brand containers.

Refillable bottles prevents tossing out empty containers as frequently. Also saves money buying economy sized containers.