Sentences with phrase «reusable containers instead»

Use reusable containers instead of disposable plastic bags.

The votes are in and the majority of readers selected using reusable containers instead of individually - wrapped, disposable containers.

And another bonus: as with most homemade recipes (be it for laundry, beauty, or food), you do the world the additional favor of skipping plastic packaging and using recyclable, reusable containers instead.

Pack your lunches in reusable containers instead of buying food in single - use plastic containers.

Not exact matches

Instead of single serve lunch items, buy in bulk and divide them up into reusable containers.

I'll start packing a cloth napkin instead of grabbing a paper towel at lunch time, and I'll skip disposables like sandwich bags in favor of reusable containers!

We already cloth diaper, use cloth napkins, reserve paper towels for jobs like wrapping fresh herbs, use glass storage containers (all the better for re-heating in the oven instead of the microwave), and use reusable grocery bags!

... or instead of buying all of these new items, use items you already have around the house — old purses (for girls), tupperware, visit second - hand stores for cloth napkins... it's hard to get excited about «be a green parent» articles, blog entries, and websites that just tell us to go buy something b / c it is green... even the Waste Free Lunch website tries to sell us on how much less it costs to pack a lunch, saying that cloth napkins, lunch bag, reusable containers and thermoses don't cost anything while tabulating the cost of paper / disposable versions... but there is an initial layout, so that argument doesn't hold my attention.

Then, instead of buying tiny packages of potato chips, buy a large bag and parcel it out in reusable containers.

Instead of buying plastic bottles of water, anyone with a thirst will be encouraged to take a reusable container to a free water fountain in the high street.

Try to use glass food containers and a reusable water bottle instead of disposable plastic ones.

Instead of plastic bottles (especially # 7 that has BPA), get yourself a reusable stainless - steel or glass water bottle, and store food in glass containers

Solar water heater and zero energy units to heat water, energy saving light bulbs, are just a few of the conscious changes the resort has undergone along with the little touches in each suite — soap dispensers, reusable glass containers for starter packs of coffee, tea and sugar are used instead of disposable packets.

Adopt a single - use plastic free lifestyle by investing in reusable cups and cutlery, purchasing loose produce instead of packaged produce, and saying no to plastic straws, bags, bottles, and takeaway containers

So, buy in larger quantities and opt instead for glass or stainless reusable containers - or even a safer plastic if you must use plastic.

For example, instead of five packets of cookies, provide one reusable container; have a sturdy trash can on board with a lid fastened to the boat; use a separate container for all of your recyclables, plastic bottles, cans, etc..

Instead, picture this: You're in the backyard, surrounded by neighbors and friends who have supplied their potluck concoctions in reusable Tupperware containers.

We use reusable bags, I walk instead of drive whenever possible and weather - permitting, turn off lights, compost, grow some of our veggies, re-use containers and egg cartons from the store, and have aggressively conscious of not acquiring more STUFF.