To be completely honest, the plastic problem isn’t really going to be solved by consumers. It’s a poor waste management problem. In order to fix this mess, corporations need to be held accountable for their waste. Keep doing what you’re (hopefully!) already doing: opting for reusable shopping bags, investing in glass or metal food storage, and keeping your reusable coffee travel mug handy. But if you really want to get serious about reducing plastic, it’s time to look at all the hidden places that plastic is hiding.
So What Do We Do?