THE PLASTIC
Plastic Detox Overview
Reduce your exposure to single-use plastics and microplastics by making simple, everyday swaps. This Plastic Free July and beyond, pick your plastic, then quit it.
Reduce Plastic. Protect Your Health.
Every bite you take has a backstory, and these days, plastic is part of it. From the farm where our food is grown to the fork that brings it to our mouths, single-use plastic follows our meals at every step, leaving traces that can end up inside us. We’re pulling back the wrapper to show you what’s really on your plate, and how small changes can make a big difference.
The average person could swallow, breathe, and absorb a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. It’s in our water, our food, our soil, and increasingly, in us. The good news: every single-use item you remove from your life is one less piece of plastic that ends up in a landfill, a waterway, or a bloodstream. Ours included.
The average person could swallow, breathe, and absorb a credit card’s worth of microplastics every week. It’s in our water, our food, our soil, and increasingly, in us. The good news: every single-use item you remove from your life is one less piece of plastic that ends up in a landfill, a waterway, or a bloodstream. Ours included.
Everyday Alternatives to Single-Use Plastics
On the Go
- Plastic water bottles → carry a refillable bottle
- Plastic shopping bags → keep a tote in your bag or car
- Plastic straws → skip it, or switch to steel/paper
- Disposable coffee cups & lids → bring your own reusable cup
- Plastic cutlery from takeout → ask them to leave it out; pack a reusable set
- Plastic produce bags → use mesh bags or buy loose
- Cling film / plastic wrap → switch to beeswax wraps or lidded containers
- Single-use food storage bags → reusable silicone or glass containers
- Hot food in plastic containers → transfer to glass or ceramic before reheating
- Plastic cooking utensils → switch to wood, bamboo, or stainless steel
- Plastic-wrapped fruits and vegetables → choose unpackaged options whenever possible
- Individually wrapped snacks → buy in bulk or choose products with minimal packaging
- Plastic-bottled condiments and sauces → choose glass whenever possible
- Plastic produce bags → use reusable mesh bags or buy loose produce
- Plastic toothbrushes → bamboo alternatives
- Disposable razors → safety razor with replaceable blades
- Bottled shampoo & body wash → shampoo bars and refill stations
- Cotton swabs with plastic stems → paper-stemmed or reusable versions
- Wet wipes (often pure plastic) → washable cloths
- Chewing gum (made with synthetic polymers) → plastic-free gum brands
- Tea bags (many are sealed with plastic) → loose-leaf tea
- Glitter & microbead products → check labels for “polyethylene”
- Black plastic takeout containers → choose reusable containers
Your Plastic Detox Starts Here
You don’t have to go plastic-free overnight. Real change starts with one habit.
Choose one or more items above to give up, and discover how easy it is to make the swap stick.
Every time we choose reusable containers, buy unpackaged produce, or support less packaging, we’re helping create a healthier future for people and the planet.
Choose one or more items above to give up, and discover how easy it is to make the swap stick.
Every time we choose reusable containers, buy unpackaged produce, or support less packaging, we’re helping create a healthier future for people and the planet.