How To Make Your Own Toothpaste (And Other Zero Waste Tricks)

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Ditch The Plastic

The first thing Lauren did was eliminate the plastic — that means avoid collecting plastic bags, plastic utensils, water bottles, and receipts. Did you know that Americans throw out 500 million plastic straws every day? Like Lauren, you can always ask for no straw when you order a drink at a restaurant. You can also carry around BPA-free water bottles, coffee thermoses, and tote bags — all easy and cost-effective ways to reduce your carbon footprint!