Tips for reducing plastic use at home and on board
Reducing plastic usage is a small but impactful step we can all take to protect our oceans. By making a few changes in daily habits at home or on your yacht, you can significantly cut down on plastic waste and contribute to a cleaner planet.
At home an onboard yachts
Simple tips to reduce plastic waste
- Switch to Reusable Water Bottles: replace single-use plastic bottles with reusable alternatives like CanOwater, available through VSF.
- Say No to Plastic Straws: opt for paper or metal straws, which are widely available and eco-friendly.
- Choose Reusable Cups and Glassware: use ceramic, glass, or metal cups instead of disposable plastic ones, whether at home, on picnics, or onboard.
- Install a Water Cooler: for events or crew areas, a water cooler is a sustainable alternative to plastic water bottles.
- Ditch Disposable Plastic Bags: use reusable grocery bags made of hessian, cloth, or similar sustainable materials.
- Opt for Paper-Based Q-Tips: replace plastic Q-tips with biodegradable paper options, now widely available.
- Dispose Responsibly: avoid flushing face wipes or Q-tips; these can end up polluting waterways. Separate plastics from your waste and recycle responsibly.
- Avoid Products with Micro-Beads: choose personal care items labeled ‘bead-free’ to avoid harmful plastic micro-beads in facial scrubs, toothpaste, and more.
- Embrace Refillable Toiletries: select toiletries in refillable packaging to minimize waste.
- Refuse Excess Packaging: request suppliers and provisioners to deliver goods without unnecessary plastic wrapping.
- Support Packaging-Free Brands: look for brands offering bulk goods like coffee beans or sugar without packaging.
- Use Glass or Reusable Containers for Food Storage: choose glass storage solutions or heavy-duty reusable containers made from recycled plastic when needed.
- Explore Plant-Based Plastics: support compostable alternatives to disposable plastic products as they become available.
- Skip Chewing Gum: many gums contain synthetic plastics—switch to mints instead.
Get Involved in the Fight Against Plastic
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Let’s work together to protect our oceans and create a sustainable future.
