Earth Day inspirations

Earth Day is a global event celebrated in over 192 countries worldwide on April 22, but action and consumer changes can happen any day of the year. Below is a list of alternative products and suggestions for reducing waste:

• Bring your own reusable shopping bag.

• Commit to reusable coffee mugs and water bottles.

• Avoid single-serving items. Instead, purchase in bulk and divide into glass containers.

• Use towels and wash clothes instead of sponges.

• Opt for reusable sandwich bags instead of plastic bags.

• Look for bars of shampoo and conditioner that reduce plastic use.

• Swap plastic wrap for silicone wrap.

– Heather Haffener, The Alaska 100