THINGS YOU CAN DO TO REDUCE YOUR PLASTIC FOOTPRINT

— Use reusable water bottles and coffee mugs. If you want to keep your drinks away from plastic, Hydroflask makes a stainless steel cap. https://www.hydroflask.com. 

— Switch to bar soap, and shampoo and conditioner bars.  https://www.today.com/shop/best-shampoo-bars-t208011; https://earthfriendlytips.com/best-conditioner-bars/

— Use Zero Grocery (plastic-free grocery delivery in SF Bay Area and LA) for foods that would normally come in a plastic container  https://zerogrocery.com

— Choose items packaged in aluminum, paper or glass over plastic.

— Avoid buying synthetic clothing made from polyester or nylon.

— Bring your own reusable shopping and produce bags to the grocery store.  

— Skip the produce bags when you can.

— Shop in the bulk section of the supermarket and bring your own container if allowed.

— Find a refill station for liquid goods like soaps and lotions.

— When ordering take-out, request no plastic cutlery and condiments in plastic pouches.

— Use laundry strips instead of liquid laundry detergent. https://www.tru.earth

— Reach out to your favorite brands and request plastic-free and reusable packaging.

— If you live in San Francisco, try Dispatch Goods for take-out.  Instead of single use containers, they deliver your food in reusable containers and collect them later.  https://dispatchgoods.com/how

—If you own stocks, consider divesting from companies that support the use of single use plastic.