The Plastic Switch

09/05/2024

Another reminder that recycling is not the solution to our plastic problems. Great The New York Times article explaining how misleading claims like "made with recycled material" can be. Instead, search out plastic-free options like aluminum water bottles. Check out https://theplasticswitch.com/ for more plastic-free ideas!

A green accounting method called “mass balance” certifies that something was manufactured with recycled plastic — just not necessarily much of the bottle making the claim.

07/19/2023

Plastic Free July!

Stop buying toilet paper and paper towels wrapped in plastic! There are lots of great options available online for paper products that come wrapped in paper. Many are made from bamboo, which is a more sustainable option than products made from trees. Sadly, few plastic-free options are available in traditional retail stores. In the meantime, check out online options.

06/30/2023

Great article in reinforcing how we have to JUST SAY NO to plastic!

03/20/2023

In todays an article on refillable products to reduce plastic waste. Refillables are one solution, but so are other package types (aluminum & glass, which can easily be recycled over and over) and less or no packaging at all. Manufacturers need to try harder.

https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/17/headway/spray-bottle-clorox-plastic-refillable-recycle.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share&referringSource=articleShare

01/24/2023

Get Rid of Gross with Grit. This powdered bathroom cleaner in a plastic-free steel can gets the job done, but it does leave behind some grit.

They also recently reformulated the product and downsized the can (10oz to 5.4oz, but the same price). Check out our full review at the link in our bio.

01/20/2023

Frustration Friday
Lululemon Bags (and all the other plastic bags that retailers give out.

We all know that single use plastic bags are no good, but these “reusable” bags are a big problem too. Yes, I do keep one or two ,or bags from other big retailers, at home to reuse. But once you have a couple, the others are pure plastic waste. If these retailers used recyclable paper for their bags there would be less plastic and less plastic waste in the world.

06/17/2022

Frustration Friday: Plants in Plastic
Have you noticed that all plants now seem to be sold in plastic? Why can't we get them in biodegradable "peat pots" that you can plant right in the ground? Wouldn't it be great if and made their garden centers plastic free?

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05/17/2022

Lather up with shampoo and conditioner bars. Replace plastic bottles with these easy to use bars. Three-green-leaves rating for an easy plastic switch.
Check out the blog post at
https://theplasticswitch.com/shampoo-and-conditioner-bars-are-an-easy-switch/
and learn more about other ways to ditch plastic for a more sustainable life.

05/12/2022

05/12/2022

Ditching Plastic Soda Bottles is a Huge Win. Find out how a Sodastream can help you ditch plastic and save money.
https://theplasticswitch.com/ditching-plastic-soda-bottles-is-a-huge-win/

05/05/2022

Why mess with tradition--Don't put eggs in plastic! Cardboard egg cartons were invented in the 1930's. Today's cartons made from paper pulp are recyclable and compostable.
The Plastic Switch Rating: 3 Green Leaves!

05/05/2022

Plastic Recycling is a myth. We need to stop using plastic. Follow The Plastic Switch to learn how to ditch plastic for a more sustainable life.

05/05/2022

Plastic is a problem! A recent study by Beyond Plastics, an advocacy group, finds that the US rate of plastics recycling has fallen below 6%. The only solution to our plastic waste problem is to stop using plastic, especially single-use plastics. Follow The Plastic Switch to learn how to ditch plastics for a more sustainable life.