The Hidden Sea | Plastic Free Tips

PLASTIC FREE TIPS

Unique ways to live a more plastic-free life. Have a tip of your own?

Use Bamboo Utensils Image of a bamboo fork, knife, and spoon arranged in an “X” shape on a blue background, with text promoting bamboo as a compostable alternative.

Cotton Mesh Bags for Produce Image of reusable cotton mesh produce bags on a green background, emphasizing breathability and reduced plastic use.

Make Your Own Stain Remover Image of a clear mason jar filled with bright blue liquid on a soft coral background, paired with a DIY stain remover recipe.

Natural Fiber Dish Scrubbers Image of a stack of beige natural fiber dish scrubbers on a purple background, encouraging the use of plastic-free cleaning options.

Reusable Coffee Cups Image of a reusable insulated coffee cup with a handle on a green-blue background, promoting multi-use over single-use drinkware.

Clean Your Microwave Image of a modern black and silver microwave on a yellow background, accompanied by a plastic-free DIY cleaning method using lemon juice, water, and dish soap.

Switch to Laundry Strips Image of a small stack of white laundry detergent strips on a red background, with a message explaining their efficiency and reduced packaging impact compared to bottled detergent.

Make Your Own Cleaning Paste Image of a pastel blue squeeze bottle with a pointed tip, set on a bright blue background. Text details a DIY recipe for multipurpose cleaning paste.

Purchase Items Second-Hand Image of a modern grey chair holding a stack of second-hand home goods, next to a woven basket, all on a green background. Encourages thrifting as a low-waste habit.

Clean with Baking Soda Image of a wooden bowl filled with white baking soda and a small wooden scoop, set against a coral background. Text describes the many cleaning uses of bicarbonate of soda.

Make Your Own Toothpaste Image of a small glass jar with a bamboo lid filled with white homemade toothpaste, on a purple background. The text provides a DIY recipe using coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils.

Reseal Bags with an Old Cap Image of a bag sealed using the top of a plastic bottle and its red cap, on a yellow background. The tip demonstrates how to reuse bottle tops to seal plastic or fabric bags.

Zero-Waste Sunscreen Image of a small reusable container with a bamboo lid, both opened and closed, on a red background. The caption promotes sustainable sunscreen packaging alternatives.

Make Your Own Glass Cleaner Image of a transparent blue spray bottle with black nozzle, on a sky blue background. Caption includes a vinegar-based DIY recipe for cleaning glass without buying plastic-packaged cleaner.

Buy Your Food in Bulk Image of a large metal scoop on a purple background with text encouraging bulk food purchases to reduce packaging waste.

Use Bar Soap Image of a creamy bar of soap with foam on top, set against a teal background, highlighting the benefits of avoiding liquid soaps packaged in plastic.

Glass or Steel for Food Storage Image of various glass jars filled with dried food on a yellow background, suggesting alternatives to plastic containers.

Reusable Cotton Tea Bags Image of a white cotton drawstring tea bag on a red background, advocating for alternatives to plastic-sealed tea bags.

Use a Safety Razor Image of a metal safety razor and razor blade on a blue background, presenting a reusable shaving alternative.

Reusable Beeswax Wraps Image of a packaged sheet of reusable beeswax food wrap with a honeybee design, shown on a green background. Text describes how beeswax wraps can replace plastic wrap and bags.

Silicone Lids Image of three stacked glass bowls containing fruit, each topped with a transparent silicone lid, set against a pink-orange background. Tip encourages replacing plastic wrap and lids.

Use a Shampoo Bar on Your Hair Image of a colorful stack of round shampoo bars in different shades, against a purple background, highlighting their benefits over plastic bottles.

Chew Chicle Image of mint leaves and small white cubes of natural chicle chewing gum scattered on a teal background. Tip promotes chicle as a biodegradable alternative to plastic-based gum.

Wooden Toys for the Kids Image of a detailed wooden dollhouse filled with miniature furniture and toys, shown on a yellow background. Caption explains plastic intensity in the toy industry.

Wrap with Kraft Paper Image of three gift boxes wrapped in brown kraft paper and tied with simple twine bows, set against a red background. Text explains the benefits of kraft paper as a plastic-free gift wrap option.

Fabric Snack Bags Image of two colorful, patterned fabric zipper snack bags on a blue background. Tip suggests these as a reusable alternative to plastic sandwich bags.

Make Your Own Dish Detergent Image of a spoon filled with white baking soda and a few drops of blue dish soap, on a green background. The tip promotes this mix as a plastic-free dishwashing solution.

Use a Deodorant Bar Image of a solid rectangular deodorant bar with a slightly textured surface, shown on a peach-toned background. Text encourages switching to natural, compostable deodorant options.

Use a Bamboo Toothbrush Image of a single bamboo toothbrush standing vertically on a purple background. Tip notes the massive waste created by plastic toothbrushes in the U.S.

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plastic bottles from the ocean since july, 2020

"Bottles" defined by equivalent weight in plastic.

PLASTIC FREE TIPS

Unique ways to live a more plastic-free life. Have a tip of your own?

Buy Your Food in Bulk Image of a large metal scoop on a purple background with text encouraging bulk food purchases to reduce packaging waste.

Use Bamboo Utensils Image of a bamboo fork, knife, and spoon arranged in an “X” shape on a blue background, with text promoting bamboo as a compostable alternative.

Use Bar Soap Image of a creamy bar of soap with foam on top, set against a teal background, highlighting the benefits of avoiding liquid soaps packaged in plastic.

Cotton Mesh Bags for Produce Image of reusable cotton mesh produce bags on a green background, emphasizing breathability and reduced plastic use.

Glass or Steel for Food Storage Image of various glass jars filled with dried food on a yellow background, suggesting alternatives to plastic containers.

Make Your Own Stain Remover Image of a clear mason jar filled with bright blue liquid on a soft coral background, paired with a DIY stain remover recipe.

Reusable Cotton Tea Bags Image of a white cotton drawstring tea bag on a red background, advocating for alternatives to plastic-sealed tea bags.

Natural Fiber Dish Scrubbers Image of a stack of beige natural fiber dish scrubbers on a purple background, encouraging the use of plastic-free cleaning options.

Use a Safety Razor Image of a metal safety razor and razor blade on a blue background, presenting a reusable shaving alternative.

Reusable Coffee Cups Image of a reusable insulated coffee cup with a handle on a green-blue background, promoting multi-use over single-use drinkware.

Reusable Beeswax Wraps Image of a packaged sheet of reusable beeswax food wrap with a honeybee design, shown on a green background. Text describes how beeswax wraps can replace plastic wrap and bags.

Clean Your Microwave Image of a modern black and silver microwave on a yellow background, accompanied by a plastic-free DIY cleaning method using lemon juice, water, and dish soap.

Silicone Lids Image of three stacked glass bowls containing fruit, each topped with a transparent silicone lid, set against a pink-orange background. Tip encourages replacing plastic wrap and lids.

Switch to Laundry Strips Image of a small stack of white laundry detergent strips on a red background, with a message explaining their efficiency and reduced packaging impact compared to bottled detergent.

Use a Shampoo Bar on Your Hair Image of a colorful stack of round shampoo bars in different shades, against a purple background, highlighting their benefits over plastic bottles.

Make Your Own Cleaning Paste Image of a pastel blue squeeze bottle with a pointed tip, set on a bright blue background. Text details a DIY recipe for multipurpose cleaning paste.

Chew Chicle Image of mint leaves and small white cubes of natural chicle chewing gum scattered on a teal background. Tip promotes chicle as a biodegradable alternative to plastic-based gum.

Purchase Items Second-Hand Image of a modern grey chair holding a stack of second-hand home goods, next to a woven basket, all on a green background. Encourages thrifting as a low-waste habit.

Wooden Toys for the Kids Image of a detailed wooden dollhouse filled with miniature furniture and toys, shown on a yellow background. Caption explains plastic intensity in the toy industry.

Clean with Baking Soda Image of a wooden bowl filled with white baking soda and a small wooden scoop, set against a coral background. Text describes the many cleaning uses of bicarbonate of soda.

Wrap with Kraft Paper Image of three gift boxes wrapped in brown kraft paper and tied with simple twine bows, set against a red background. Text explains the benefits of kraft paper as a plastic-free gift wrap option.

Make Your Own Toothpaste Image of a small glass jar with a bamboo lid filled with white homemade toothpaste, on a purple background. The text provides a DIY recipe using coconut oil, baking soda, and essential oils.

Fabric Snack Bags Image of two colorful, patterned fabric zipper snack bags on a blue background. Tip suggests these as a reusable alternative to plastic sandwich bags.

Make Your Own Dish Detergent Image of a spoon filled with white baking soda and a few drops of blue dish soap, on a green background. The tip promotes this mix as a plastic-free dishwashing solution.

Reseal Bags with an Old Cap Image of a bag sealed using the top of a plastic bottle and its red cap, on a yellow background. The tip demonstrates how to reuse bottle tops to seal plastic or fabric bags.

Use a Deodorant Bar Image of a solid rectangular deodorant bar with a slightly textured surface, shown on a peach-toned background. Text encourages switching to natural, compostable deodorant options.

Zero-Waste Sunscreen Image of a small reusable container with a bamboo lid, both opened and closed, on a red background. The caption promotes sustainable sunscreen packaging alternatives.

Use a Bamboo Toothbrush Image of a single bamboo toothbrush standing vertically on a purple background. Tip notes the massive waste created by plastic toothbrushes in the U.S.

Make Your Own Glass Cleaner Image of a transparent blue spray bottle with black nozzle, on a sky blue background. Caption includes a vinegar-based DIY recipe for cleaning glass without buying plastic-packaged cleaner.

Repurpose Plastic Image of three reused plastic cups filled with soil, each sprouting a small green plant, set against a teal background. The tip encourages finding creative ways to reuse plastic items instead of discarding them.

HAS REMOVED

26,911,406

plastic bottles from the ocean since july, 2020

"Bottles" defined by equivalent weight in plastic.