![]() ![]() ![]() Carry your own containers for take-out food and leftovers.Why take a chance? Read my posts about bottled water for more information. Plastic may leach chemicals into the water and aluminum bottles are lined with an epoxy resin, some of which has also found to leach into water depending on the brand. I don’t recommend reusable plastic or aluminum bottles. Get a reusable stainless steel bottle (Klean Kanteen has just come out with a completely plastic-free water bottle - no plastic on the cap at all!) or stainless steel travel mug, fill it up with tap water before leaving the house, and refill it wherever you happen to be. And many brands of bottled water are simply filtered tap water. ![]() Not only does it come in a plastic bottle, but tremendous resources are used to extract, bottle, and ship it. If you have a car, keep your grocery bags in it and remember to bring them into the store with you! And one more thing: reusable bags are not just for groceries! Carry them for all your purchases, from electronics to clothing. I carry several of them in my purse so I am never without a bag. While they are made from synthetic materials, they compress into their own attached stuff sack, which makes them very convenient and likely to be used. Do you often forget your reusable bags? ChicoBags are a great emergency alternative. Others prefer to put their purchases into a backpack or messenger bag. ![]()
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