Looking around at home and seeing just how much that I buy is in rigid plastic containers, I've decided to try and reduce it wherever possible. It's not going to be easy.
After a bit of research, I've just ordered a pack of 5 different dissolvable sachets of concentrated cleaning liquid that you put into 750ml empty spray bottles and top up with water. They will make multipurpose cleaner, floor cleaner, bathroom cleaner, kitchen cleaner, window and glass cleaner. They cost 6.99 so I'm looking forward to seeing how this works out.
Not sure what to do about liquid soap, shampoo, conditioner and shower gel. I could go back to solid soap bars but I remember the messy soap dish with scum underneath the soap and it puts me off. I know you can get solid shampoo bars too but have never tried them. Has anyone given them a go?
I hate that sausages, bacon, meat portions, fish and some veg etc. all come in oversized rigid plastic trays. I must try going to the meat and fish counter instead.
For loose veg I've started taking small net bags (like the washing bags you can get) as I realised all I do is throw away the plastic bags as soon as I get home.
Wet wipes. I do use a lot of these. Face and household. I have just tried making my own face wipes and I'm actually rather pleased with them. Might give home made household wipes a go next.
Plastic sandwich bags. I use a lot of these too but am going to buy paper ones instead like you get sweets etc. in. For keeping and freezing bread I usually save the waxed bags from cereals and use those.
Have any of you ladies any suggestions on how to reduce plastic in the home?
Ariadne xx