Let's talk about ways you can REFUSE single use plastics and what Laurie uses as options.

Links to options that Laurie discusses:

Collapsible cutlery

https://www.amazon.com/Outlery-Portable-Reusable-Stainless-Flatware/dp/B08CZZKLH4/ref=asc_df_B08CZZKLH4/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693769126922&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1844418574098016978&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031738&hvtargid=pla-1172801601792&mcid=b534c7afafce3920a9e241164c8cb342&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjw6PGxBhCVARIsAIumnWYe8YV7RojwhArcO0KionV7R9dYp7TWG6BzC-MPZFvT6MMYYp9WlIoaAjtJEALw_wcB&th=1

Collapsible straw:

https://www.4ocean.com/products/finalstraw-collapsible-reusable-straw-with-cleaner

I honestly don’t remember where I got my mesh produce bags but probably from Amazon. There are several more environmentally friendly options that are made from cotton instead of a plastic mesh. I got mine before I understood the dangers of microplastics. Just google mesh produce bags to find some options. A couple of options are www.ecobags.com, www.simpleecology.com, www.seekbamboo.com and www.4ocean.com.

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In this first episode, Laurie introduces the "R's" of living with less plastic and provides some basic thoughts on what listeners can do do cut back on their plastic waste and take a bite out of the proverbial elephant. Spoiler alert - Recycling is the last option!!

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