Home LivingWorld Refill Day: 3 simple things you can do that will make a differenceToday is World Refill Day 2023 - find out how you can make a mark on the world around youWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Home LivingWorld Refill Day: 3 simple things you can do that will make a differenceToday is World Refill Day 2023 - find out how you can make a mark on the world around youWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Today is World Refill Day 2023 - find out how you can make a mark on the world around you
When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
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The great news is that reuse and refill options are becoming more and more available to us. In recent years, reusable options for everyday items such as face creams and cleaning products have multiplied, and it has become easier to buy loose products and use refill options in shops.
Whilst plastic pollution is an enormous issue all around the world, just making a small change in your own habits can have a huge effect. We’ve come up with a few ways in which you can help:
1. Think reusable
Old takeaway containers are great to reuse as packed lunch box and old jam/pickle jars are perfect flower cases or drinking cups. Remember, the most sustainable option is the one you already have!
2. Analyse your own waste
For example, if you find a lot of coffee cups in the bin, you know it’s time to buy a reusable cup. If you find sandwich and snack packages, consider purchasing a reusable lunch box that you can take with you on the go! It can be easy to ignore things like this when you have a busy lifestyle, but it’s a really small change that will make a huge difference.
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3. Talk about it!
Talking about plastic pollution and how easy it is to help creates awareness on a much larger scale than you think. You can try to find as many places as possible in your local community that allow you to bring your own container for purchases, or just bring it up in conversation with your friends to see if they have any recommendations for other reuse tips.
If there isn’t currently a refill shop in your area, there may be a local business you can approach to see if they’d be open to start getting involved in reusable options. A conversation is the first step to changing behaviour and businesses always find consumer feedback extremely powerful - what have you got to lose?
As mentioned, these actions may seem tiny to you. However, if everybody in the world did these three things, can you imagine what the impact would be? Start making your mark on the world around you for a better and more sustainable future.
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