https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree What alternatives are there to single-use plastics? Please upload a photo of one single use plastic item you found around the house and describe a plastic free alternative. en-us 2022-03-25 00:24:03 UTC 2025-11-18 08:54:23 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112968359 I think that instead of a bottle, I can use a water bottle and fill it up using a water fountain to minimize plastic waste]]> 2022-03-25 01:50:11 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112968359 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112969283 2022-03-25 01:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112969283 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112969295 I would just start using wood

]]> 2022-03-25 01:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112969295 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970254 Instead of throwing it away I can fill it up with lotion shampoo ect]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:19 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970254 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970275 I usually reuse all of these single use items!]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970275 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970341 I could use reusable silicone ziploc bags instead of using ziploc bags]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970341 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970396 I think I can make my own granola at home because I can get oats in bulk.]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970396 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970708 2022-03-25 01:51:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970708 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970883 When my family order takeout in Shanghai we just bring our own pot and ask them to put the food in our own container. ]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970883 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970969 Use your computer to track your notes!]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:47 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970969 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970996 Instead of using surgical masks, we could use reusable masks

]]> 2022-03-25 01:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112970996 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971223 2022-03-25 01:51:57 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971223 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971420 Instead of getting a new plastic bag everytime I buy something, I could re-use one cloth bag to hold everything. ]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971420 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971497 2022-03-25 01:52:08 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971497 2801114_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971510 use a different type of mask

]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:09 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971510 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971619 2022-03-25 01:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971619 2710373_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971638 Using paper straws would be better, but no straw at all would be the best

]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971638 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971714 2022-03-25 01:52:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971714 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971862 use reusable bags and reusable metal bottles]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971862 2603801 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971871 Instead of using plastic to hold tissue, i could use a reusable tissue box.]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971871 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971881 i dont know why we have this or when we got this but we do and i dont know why

we don't use it]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112971881 260704_5_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972129 I generally recycle all my plastic bottles but if not I could reuse it as a normal bottle]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972129 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972183 you could buy in bulk or in bigger packaging rather than smaller packs]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972183 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972307 In my house, I found 4 GLAD bags, 2 tissue packets, and 1 plastic bottle. I think for the bottle I can turn it into a water filter and for the GLAD bags we can reuse them to store things. Lastly, for the tissue packets we could use it for a wrapping. ]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:44 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972307 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972362 maybe use a corkscrew-like material instead ]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972362 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972443 2022-03-25 01:52:49 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972443 2810061 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972517 I found a large plastic bottle, instead of getting our water from large plastic jugs we could use tap water.]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972517 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972572 Instead of using plastic straws, you can just drink out of the cup.]]> 2022-03-25 01:52:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972572 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972878 2022-03-25 01:53:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972878 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972956 I could replace this with a container, which can be reused.]]> 2022-03-25 01:53:10 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112972956 2707333_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112973282 instead we could use Interdental Brushes i guess]]> 2022-03-25 01:53:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112973282 2800241 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112973593 Instead of using plastic cups for parties, we could just use some reusable cups.]]> 2022-03-25 01:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112973593 270705_2_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974067 2022-03-25 01:53:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974067 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974264 instead of using metal for canned foods or plastic, i could instead buy the same item inside a paper or bamboo packaging that is more easy to recycle or is biodegradable

]]> 2022-03-25 01:53:59 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974264 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974474 2022-03-25 01:54:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974474 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974958 Instead of using plastic containers, we could use reusable boxes like cardboard.]]> 2022-03-25 01:54:27 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112974958 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112975547 I have a box full of masks that are individually packed with plastic packaging. I could use reusable masks instead.]]> 2022-03-25 01:54:52 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112975547 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112975771 Instead of using surgical masks, I can use reusable masks.]]> 2022-03-25 01:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112975771 2708311 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112976801 Instead of using plastic, I could use reusable silicone ones. ]]> 2022-03-25 01:55:41 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112976801 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112977711 Instead of using the plastic masks, my family could use reusable masks, but I heard that reusable masks aren't as protective as single use masks]]> 2022-03-25 01:56:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112977711 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112978692 We could finish all the food so we don't need to use the plastic foil]]> 2022-03-25 01:57:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112978692 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112980227 Doesn't have zip. I could try not to use the plastic bags given from grocery stores. But other than from grocery stores, i could use plastic bags that can zip up.]]> 2022-03-25 01:58:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112980227 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986262 We can replace with paper, or we can just use one plastic bad over and over again]]> 2022-03-25 02:02:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986262 26000110_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986635 Maybe look for glass containers instead of plastic containers because glass containers can be washed and reused for other purposes.  ]]> 2022-03-25 02:02:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986635 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986697 Im not sure there is an alternative to this, because ive never seen a glass mouthwash bottle. But I cut the top off the bottle, and I will turn it into a planter.]]> 2022-03-25 02:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112986697 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112992253 Instead of using little plastic tissue wrappers I could use tissue boxes.]]> 2022-03-25 02:06:05 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2112992253 2802173_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068457 I can replace it with metal cutlery instead.]]> 2022-03-25 02:58:03 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068457 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068861 you can replace them with bar soap]]> 2022-03-25 02:58:18 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068861 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068949 Instead of using plastic straws, I can use metal or rubber straws.]]> 2022-03-25 02:58:23 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113068949 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070306 Use reusable mask]]> 2022-03-25 02:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070306 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070307 My solution is to use paper bags instead of plastic since we have a lot of leftover paper bags from friends or restaurants.]]> 2022-03-25 02:59:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070307 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070605 Lately, Lego has been a very large hobby, and I've been accumalting alot of plastic lego bags.

But lego is going to transfer to paper bags]]> 2022-03-25 02:59:36 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113070605 280392_5_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113071531 I could use a reusiable container]]> 2022-03-25 03:00:21 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113071531 2809241 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113071651 My solution is to use reusable bottles insteas]]> 2022-03-25 03:00:26 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113071651 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073183 2022-03-25 03:01:37 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073183 2802953_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073211 I think that instead of using this I can now use soap bars. It does not make sense to use so much plastic. I could also probably reuse this with new liquids,]]> 2022-03-25 03:01:38 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073211 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073437 instead of using a single use bottle i could use a water bottle instead ]]> 2022-03-25 03:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073437 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073443 instead of plastic bottle you could use water bottles.]]> 2022-03-25 03:01:50 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073443 2701009 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073523 Instead of using these plastic containers we can use reusable ones]]> 2022-03-25 03:01:54 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073523 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073806 Reuse them to store things ]]> 2022-03-25 03:02:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113073806 2603971 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113075237 Instead of using disposable masks, save the environment and money by purchasing a reusable mask.]]> 2022-03-25 03:03:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113075237 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113075710 use metal ones or just don't use a straw]]> 2022-03-25 03:03:39 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113075710 280547_3_1 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113077097 I found that i have a lot of stuff with plastic packaging, i think that it could be replaced with paper bags. ]]> 2022-03-25 03:04:43 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113077097 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113081507 reusable masks]]> 2022-03-25 03:07:48 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113081507 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113084914 Made out of plastic. Use cloth masks with 3 ply

]]> 2022-03-25 03:10:17 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113084914 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113085021 I could use containers and a real water bottle]]> 2022-03-25 03:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113085021 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113085901 2022-03-25 03:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113085901 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113086112 2022-03-25 03:11:13 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113086112 https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113092255 Use reusable masks.]]> 2022-03-25 03:16:15 UTC https://padlet.com/ajackson297_1/PlasticFree/wish/2113092255