About Plastic Free Sunday
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Sustainable single-use plastic alternatives.
Shopping
Packaging
Packaging
- Cotton or Jute Bags: strong, durable, and biodegradable.
- Hemp Bags: Made from the hemp plant, durable and sustainable.
- Baskets: Made from bamboo, rattan, or other natural fibers.
- Reusable mesh produce bags: ideal for fruits and vegetables, reducing the need for plastic bags.
- Compostable Bioplastic Bags: Made from renewable resources such as cornstarch or sugarcane.
- Recycled Fabric Bags: Made from repurposed materials, reducing waste.
Packaging
Packaging
Packaging
- Biodegradable Packaging Peanuts: Made from cornstarch or rice, dissolve in water.
- Vriksh Foam: A biodegradable foam alternative made from plant-based materials.
- Honeycomb Sheet
- Glass Jars and Bottles: A reusable alternative to plastic containers.
- Cardboard Tubes: A sustainable alternative to plastic tubes for packaging.
- Compostable Food Containers: Made from sugarcane pulp (bagasse), palm leaves, or bamboo.
Dining
Packaging
Dining
- Bamboo Cutlery: Biodegradable, compostable, and reusable.
- Stainless Steel Cutlery: Durable and reusable for long-term use.
- Bamboo Straws: A biodegradable alternative to plastic straws.
- Glass or stainless steel straws: reusable and easy to clean.Find a group near you and get involved.
- Glass Jars: Ideal for food storage, and can be reused indefinitely.
- Stainless steel containers: durable and long-lasting.
Craft
Other Uses
Dining
- Natural Adhesives:
- Rice Glue: An eco-friendly alternative to synthetic glues, biodegradable.
- Methylcellulose: A plant-based glue that is biodegradable.
- Eco-Friendly Paints:
- Natural Paints: Made from earth pigments, clay, and plant oils.
- Water-Based Paints: Low in VOCs (volatile organic compounds), reducing pollution.
- Bamboo Brushes: For painting, sustainable and durable.
Cleaning
Other Uses
Other Uses
- Dustbins: Stainless steel or bamboo bins with compostable liners.
- Garbage Bags: Compostable/plant-based bags or newspaper lining.
- Composting: Kitchen waste composter at home.
- Scrubbers/Sponges → Coconut coir scrubbers, loofahs, cellulose sponges.
- Mops → Wooden/bamboo handles with washable cotton/hemp heads.
Other Uses
Other Uses
Other Uses
- Cloth Diapers – Reusable diapers to replace single-use plastic diapers.
- Jewelry & Accessories: Crafted from recycled metals, natural stones, and upcycled materials like glass or wood.
- Hair Accessories: Bamboo combs, wooden hair clips, or silk scrunchies.