Plastic has the challenge of being difficult to get rid of and being toxic for living beings if imbibed.
While we may be unable to avoid the usage of plastic, we can certainly reduce its usage by adopting alternatives.
Some common ideas are.
Use glass or metal bottles to carry water If plastic bottles cannot be avoided, use reusable bottles that are food safe and avoid bottled water.
Shaving is a frequent activity by many men. Instead of using disposable razors, it is better to use old fashioned safety blades (which are all metal and no plastic) or modern disposable blades that use reduced plastic or better still use an electric razor . Many modern electric razors or shavers are not only rechargeable but also can be used wet or dry. There are plenty of affordable shavers that are reliable and last for many years. I personally have used shavers from Philips / Norelco, Panasonic and Braun.
One thing that has me worried and wishing for something better is plastic tubes for toothpaste. Earlier, there were toothpastes sold in aluminium tubes, these were biodegradable and recyclable but somehow plastic tubes have taken over the market and the old fashioned aluminium tubes have not returned. Just think how much plastic gets dumped every month particularly in a big country like India.Mind boggling !.
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