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To ask for tips reducing food plastic?

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AstroKate · 16/06/2019 14:29

Firstly, I know there's a thread already going for a few weeks on plastics as a whole. I am trying to cut down our single use plastics but it's like peeling back layers of an onion-every time I think I've reduced it in some way, I uncover another area I hadn't considered

So I'm trying to focus on one area at a time. I've been conscious recently of the amount of plastic in the fridge. If there are leftover veg, I'll often cling film over the bowl, if we open some ham etc, it'll go in a zip lock plastic bag.

As these are food contaminated, I tend to throw them away after use (but I do reuse where I can if not raw food etc).

This is something I'd like to reduce or ideally stop altogether but have limited space for Tupperware both in the cupboards and fridge. My friend suggested beeswax paper but I found it wasn't airtight and the food often spoiled

Can I ask for tips to reduce this or some environmental quality packaging I can reuse and am not aware of?

I don't mind spending a bit more than I am or spending something up front to save in the long term

Any tips gratefully received

OP posts:
Snugglepiggy · 20/06/2019 08:36

No more bin liners.Wash out with boiling water and a bit of disinfectant.They have plastic winners after all.
No cling film.Beeswax wraps,plates over bowls or reusable storage.
Powder for dishwasher and washing machine that comes in cardboard box.Cheaper and hate the plastic wash ball that comes every single time on most laundry liquid bottles .
Shampoo bar.No more liquid soap dispenser.Really nice soap less wasteful and does a better job.
No more excessive cleaning products and bathroom /kitchen sprays.Most are a big marketing con.Hot water and an eco friendly multipurpose cleaner or soap are just as good.
No plastic bags for veg /fruit .Straight on checkout.I have found cashiers very obliging when I appologise in advance if it makes things a bit more time consuming.Or a paper mushroom bag if necessary.Choose only stuff that is loose wherever possible. I love green beans and supermarkets never seem to have loose.However I've rediscovered lovely fresh spring cabbage and a local greengrocer with paper bags.
Doorstep milk we have always had.

Weathergirl1 · 20/06/2019 08:42

It's not a waste of time if as consumers we can start a change in attitude and culture.

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