Drowning in plastic, but not sure how to set yourself free? Plastic purgers say you can drastically reduce, if not eliminate, your plastic consumption by changing a few daily habits. Take a cloth bag to the grocery store, farmers’ market, drugstore and anywhere else you may be given a plastic bag. Glass or metal jars can be used to store grains, nuts, flour and other foods, as well as laundry detergent, dish soap and body creams. But don’t automatically purge all of your plastic containers; that creates unnecessary waste.

Source: New York Times February 16, 2019 10:52 UTC